Cafe Brauer Patio
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
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Cafe Brauer Patio appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPLY CUT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTS IN WASHROOMS, DISHROOM AND ABOVE SOUTHWEST DOOR TO DISHROOM WITH EXCUESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: A HIGH-TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINES IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO SHOW INSPECTOR BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Aug 12, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES, IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RISER IN PREP AREA, INSTALL PROPER RISER TO STORE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MIST CLEAN DEAD BUGS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER, AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE #3 IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN INSIDE DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 3- COMP SINK
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May 29, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNTS FOR SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAY ARM ONLY FOR THIRD WASH BASIN. NOZZLE ON SINK REACHES 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS ONLY. MUST PROVIDE NOZZLES FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKED WALL TILES ALONG BASEBOARD IN LEFT SIDE WASHROOM AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP, MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Brauer Patio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Brauer Patio on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Brauer Patio?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Brauer Patio.
Has Cafe Brauer Patio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Brauer Patio have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Brauer Patio 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 Cafe Brauer Patio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Brauer Patio is inspected about once every two years on average.
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