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Brown's Chicken

151 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
American
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2013
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Brown's Chicken, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 11, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Brown's Chicken's record stops at Oct 11, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IN A HOT HOLDING BOX POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, FRIED CHICKEN MIX AND CHICKEN TENDERS AT THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 121.6F TO 125.2F TOTAL WEIGHT 10lbs AND COST $19.00. ALL CHICKEN WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST. ALSO DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYER AND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND CHICKEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FLOUR AND DUST. ALSO THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THAT AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE LITER AND DEBRIS FROM AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
41
78
Apr 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST/DIRT PARTICLES FROM CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS IN REAR AROUND SINKS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
36
82
Oct 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CONTAINERS OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER NOTED ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
41
90
Jun 10, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SLOW DRAINAGE AT ONE OF THE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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95
Apr 7, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown's Chicken on file is from Oct 11, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown's Chicken.

Has Brown's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brown's Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brown's Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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