Browntrout
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2015
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Inspectors have visited Browntrout nine times, with records going back to 2010. Browntrout was last inspected on Mar 31, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Browntrout since Mar 31, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Browntrout on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,THE GASKET IS RIPPED,AROUND THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENTS, (1)FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVES,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND COOLER AT BAR AREA ETC.AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS,CIGARETTE BUTTS AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRI OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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May 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, WATER LEAKING FROM TOP AND SIDE AT SEALS/GASKETS OF GREASE CONTAINER, OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP AND SIDE PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE CONTAINER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE TO WASH DISHES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1326220 DATE: 03/08/2013, SEE LIST BELOW, 32 MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARD, WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS ,INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN. 34 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 35 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,BEHIND AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. HOOD AND TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR AREA BEHIND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT OF THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO SERVICE COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES, RESTRICT STORING BE TWEET WALL AND PIPES, MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRI OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Mar 8, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARD, WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS ,INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,BEHIND AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DUST. HOOD AND TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR AREA BEHIND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT OF THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA,WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARDS FOR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE SPLASH GUARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, ONE FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA, EXTERIOR AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND COOLER AT BAR AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS, REAR HALLWAY AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT REAR STORAGE AREA CEILING AND WALLS AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA; ALSO SEAL OPENINGS SAME AREAS, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND BOWL AT 2ND WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 10, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 10/29/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 10/29/11.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES OVER 25 IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN, AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521229 DATED 2/14/11. #32- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE LID AND REPLACE.#41- EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS,AWAY FROM WALLS T0 PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BY THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACKISH MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, BESIDE THE STOVE BY THE 2 BURNER STOVE, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE THAT IS LOCATED AT END OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENT. OR RELOCATE IT UNDER THE HOOD/VENT.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE, MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE LID AND REPLACE BAR AREA CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS AND DRIED GOODS STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Apr 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN 3 TIER STORAGE CART IN REAR STORAGE.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER AND HALLWAY OUT SIDE COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Browntrout last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Browntrout on file is from Mar 31, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Browntrout?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Browntrout.
Has Browntrout's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Browntrout have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Browntrout means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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