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Brown's Restaurant

5254 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2020
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Brown's Restaurant, the earliest from 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 26, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited four times.

Brown's Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
58
90
Mar 13, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. ALL licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
54
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAKE WITHOUT LABELS IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGY INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
38
58
Jul 9, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL DRY GOODS IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO LABEL PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITH THE DATE, TIME AND NAME.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE UTENSILS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD AROUND THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER. MUST SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/ STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES CERITIFIED MANAGER DO NOT HAVE HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
70
Jul 12, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND IF NEXT TO A FOOD PREP STATION SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
11
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown's Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brown's Restaurant.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Brown's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brown's Restaurant 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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