Bruna's Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Bruna's Cafe stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bruna's Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR WITH A PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AND DON'T HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFMs ON SITE AND DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 ( E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583304:25-OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.48-OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-05 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 9, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ALONG THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE ARE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK BENIND THE BAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN SANITIZED WATER ON COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INUSE UTENSIL KNIFES IN HOT WATER ABOVE 135*F, NOT IN SANITIZED WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 17, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS AND RTE FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST DISPLAY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS REGARDING CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER-COOKED FOODS. SEE ABOVE DIRECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON FOOD NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST COVER TCS AND RTE FOODS STORED IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WAITER STATION/BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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May 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AND ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AVAILABLE FOR NEXT INSPECTION AND TO KEEP CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHOPPED LETTUCE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPARTMENT FOR UTENSIL STORAGE WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND FANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL AND ICE MAKER WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED SODA LINES BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN AND SODA GUN HOLDER WITH A BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT RIGHT SIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO BREAD SERVICE TABLE,AT LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO SLICING PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND STOVE/OVEN AREA,TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS,EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS HAVE DUSTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST ON VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS; REMOVE. CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Nov 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR SHELVING IS DIRTY IN THE GLASS DOOR UPSTAIRS COOLER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN COUNTER ARE BUILT UP WITH FOOD, SCRAPE THE FLOORS CLEAN INTO THE CORNERS AND RESEAL IN A LIGHT COLOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER PIPE IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAK. REPAIR SAID PIPE.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
3 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. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AT THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED, TORN AND SOME OF IT IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.
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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. THE REACHIN FREEZERS ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
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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 THE FLOORS IN THE IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Jun 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED SALT, SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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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 FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AER DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bruna's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bruna's Cafe on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bruna's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bruna's Cafe.
Has Bruna's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bruna's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bruna's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bruna's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bruna's Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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