Bryanna's Restaurant

5695 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 22 inspections at Bryanna's Restaurant, the earliest from 2015. On Feb 5, 2025, 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 found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bryanna's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELF CLEAR WATER DRIPPING INTO METAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING AT SAID LOCATION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER AND BURNED OUT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATION.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Jul 19, 2024

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED:INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND PREP TABLES BASE ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK AT REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGIN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: REFRIED BEANS MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.8F AND PORK MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.CABBAGE SALAD STORED ON COUNTER AT TEMP OF 50.1F.ALSO FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER A LARGE POT OF COOKED SOUP AT TEMP OF 62.2F AND COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 46.4F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 7-9-24, PER MANAGER STATEMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 73. VALUE 290. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING FROM EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM OPEN AND CLOSED HANDLES FROM REACH-IN COOLER, HANDLED DIRTY UTENSILS, WENT BACK TO THE FOOD STATION AND WITH BARE HANDS PICKED UP CONDIMENTS: REFRIED BEANS MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE. ALSO HANDLING COOKED FOOD ON GRILL(FLAT BREAD). MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND GLOVE HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION: 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-30-2023, REPORT #2586061 #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55) 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREA, UPON MY REQUEST WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH PREP AND BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE.CONTAINERS INSIDE BOTH HANDWASHING IN THE PREP AREA AND ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE BAR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: PREP AREA,BAR AND REAR AREA. EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SAID PAPER TOWELS.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND PREP TABLES BASE ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEKING PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK AT REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WRAPS ON WASTE PIPES ABOVE MULTI USE UTENSILS AND DRY STORAGE. PIPE MUST ENCASED OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE BEHIND BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED:INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION

Nov 30, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/25/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2565898 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 25, 2022

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

Oct 14, 2022

Complaint

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1O RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Allergen training as required

Jun 21, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 23, 2021

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. REFRIED BLACK BEANS FOUND INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT 45.7F, TAMALES WITH BEANS FOUND AT 71.2F, COOKED PORK WITH RED SAUCE FOUND AT 45.8F, GREEN SALSA FOUND AT 51.8F, AND REFRIED BEANS FOUND AT 73.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/27/2020, REPORT #2359430. #58-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA WITH A CRACKED GLASS DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS.

Jan 27, 2020

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SLIDING COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 44.6F-50.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: BEEF 3# (44.6F), CHICKEN 6# (47.3F), PORK 23#(46.4F), GROUND MEAT 20#(44.6F), BEANS 8#(44.6F), SALSA 12#(50.1F), COOKED VEGGIES 6#(47.2F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLER IS 42.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY FACILITY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. -

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT. -

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS HELD IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOODS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: - MUST ADJUST THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. -

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: - NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

Feb 14, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE POLICY ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN 4 DOOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITARY TRASH CANS WITH COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LIGHTS OVER COOKING AREA ARE BURNED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Aug 14, 2018

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A). NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON MENU. FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AS ANIMAL-DERIVED TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE ADVISORY AND MENU ITEMS DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B). ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE, AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. 4-202.16. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.4-101.19. 4 DOOR COOLER BOTTOM DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. 4-501-11.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY MOP SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201-11. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINKS. WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Apr 18, 2018

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Apr 11, 2018

Complaint

11 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD/COOLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHOUT TEMPERATURE LOGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WITH GREEN SALSA IN A DEEP METAL POT ON TOP OF AN INVERTED MILK CRATE AT THE OPEN, SCREENED BACK DOOR AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 97.5F. 10 LBS COOKED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE PILED HIGH ON AN OPEN PLATE AT SAME DOOR AT 90.9F. ALSO DISCOVERED A LARGE, DEEP POT FILLED WITH 25 LBS PRE-COOKED TAMALES AT 69.8F. ON DRY STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME /TEMPERATURE PROCEDURES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $175.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. FOUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED WITH CLEAN STORED TABLE WARES INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WAS FOUND ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACKS, THAWING ABOVE AN OPEN LARGE BIN OF UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CORN CHIPS. CHIPS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES AND ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND SOLID DOOR PROPPED OPEN. SCREENED DOOR FOUND WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Mar 13, 2018

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Mar 1, 2018

Routine

9 minor violations.

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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 8-11-17. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT THIS THIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-11-17 #2078320 NOT CORRECTED. #32-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#35-NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE AND BOX FREEZERS FOUND STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE DRY GOODS AND BOX FREEZERS OR PROVIDE CEILING UNDER PIPING.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 11, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 45F, REFRIED BEANS 46.4F, RICE 57.4F, EGGS 53.4F, TAMALES 44.6F, PORK 59.5F, CHEESE 60.1F/62.2F, BEANS/CHEESE 58.3F, VEGETABLE 45.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $340.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AND A BIG HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Jan 6, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.

Dec 28, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND THEN DRAINED WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP ONTO FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1937845 DATED 6/29/16 VIOLATION # 45 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.

Jun 29, 2016

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING FROM KITHCEN AREA AND FROM BASEMENT ARE CONTAINING FOOD. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTIAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAUGHTER SLEEPING IN SMALL AREA WITH COT BEHIND BAR. MUST HAVE COMPLETE SEPARATION OF LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND RESTAURANT FACILITY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALL REFRIGERATORS WITH THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL CHILD ENTER KITHCEN. ONLY AUTHOORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND BAR AREA.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

Nov 23, 2015

License

7 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter by front dish area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Missing/damaged cove molding in kitchen, kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields i kitchen prep area, storage area, shall be provided/replaced.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink by dish washing area had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter, and old equipment, shall be removed from premises, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bryanna's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bryanna's Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Bryanna's Restaurant.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bryanna'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.

How often is Bryanna's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bryanna's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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