Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru

180 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Other

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR RIGHT SIDE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER SUPPLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND STORE PROPERLY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR LEFT SIDE PREP AREA OVER PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: : 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR LEFT & RIGHT SIDE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 24, 2025

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bru Chicago Wash — Chicago Bru 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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