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Hampton's Brine

358 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Hampton's Brine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Hampton's Brine since Nov 13, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hampton's Brine on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 31, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2021
License
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER IS AT 96F AND 93F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 3RD AND 4TH RESTROOMS. WATER IS AT 93F AT THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESS (FERMENTATION). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER (CURRENTLY NOT OPERATING) TO BE AT 70F, AND THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT 46 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER EXCEEDING 120F AT THE "HANDWASHING #3 SINK" LOCATED NEAR THE LARGE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; THE COLD-WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE DRAIN PLUG AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AND UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL DRAIN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN APPROVAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton's Brine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton's Brine on file is from Nov 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton's Brine?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton's Brine.

Has Hampton's Brine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton's Brine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton's Brine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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