Bru Coffee House
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
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Score
Bru Coffee House has been inspected 15 times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open employee drink on prep table, instructed to cap drinks or keep off prep table.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping spoons in use in standing water, instructed to keep according to health code,ie.
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Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE BOILER ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND ANTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BOXES AND CANS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND RECOMMENDED GETTING A LOCK FOR THE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED WOOD BOARDS, A CEILING LIGHT, AND FOAM BEING STORED IN REAR OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO OPERATION.
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Dec 13, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES SANDWICHES AND COFFEE DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AFTER REALIZING THERE WAS NO SOAP AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AROUND THE SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPLACE THE SINK STOPPERS IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY PLUG THE DRAIN TO ALLOW FILLING OF THE SINKS.
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Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 50F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 50F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER THAT WERE ABOVE 40F WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND TURKEY DELI MEAT AT 52.3F, HAM DELI MEAT AT 51.4F, CONTAINER OF MAYONNAISE AT 55.3F, 2 CONTAINERS OF HUMMUS AT 49.7F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.2F, JAR OF PESTO AT 53.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.2F, SLICED CUCUMBER AT 50.2F, AND VARIOUS CHEESES AT 53F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BLACK HOME DISH MACHINE INSTALLED AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A LOT OF MATERIALS AND ITMES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
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Nov 9, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE ,ALSO INTERIOR WHITE PANELS OF THE UNIT IS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED,FOUND A MILK COOLER STORED ON SHELF UNDER BROKEN CEILING(HOLE ON CEILING)IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID CEILING WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: 15-16 FLIES IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA, 10-12 FLIES IN FRONT PREP CREPE AREA,ALSO ON JUICE MACHINE,GLASSES AND ON APPLE PEELER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF, A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: CREAM CHEESE, MILK, CREPES ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED. CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRETED FROM DECEMBER 3,2015,REPORT#1589170 #38-VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 11-9-16 NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIECE OF RAW WOOD HOLDING A SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE AREA,SURFACE IS BROKEN ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE ,ALSO STUCK IS A CHEWED GUM.UNDER FRONT COUNTER RAW WOOD WITH NON-CLEANABLE SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE A BLACK HOME DISH MACHINE INSTALLED AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES ON WALLS INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT CREPE PREP/DISH ROOM AREA, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A LOT OF MATERIALS AND ITMES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
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Dec 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. 10-12 FLIES IN BATHROOM, 15-16 FLIES IN REAR ART GALLERY AREA, 20-22 FLIES IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA, 10-12 FLIES IN FRONT CREPE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE... CREAM CHEESE, MILK, CREPES ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1434481 4-2-14 INSP#386 #32 SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES NEAR PREP COOLER, DINING AREA, ETC. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR, #35 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWLS, #41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, COFFEE MACHINES, JUICER, CREPE MACHINE. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT...BOXES OF FOOD, BROKEN GLASS, ETC... MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES NEAR PREP COOLER, DINING AREA, ETC. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Apr 2, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES NEAR PREP COOLER, DINING AREA, ETC. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bru Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bru Coffee House on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bru Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Bru Coffee House.
Has Bru Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bru Coffee House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bru Coffee House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bru Coffee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bru Coffee House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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