Honeybrains

700 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Honeybrains three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Honeybrains's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 11, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

“All food employees have food handler training” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAININGS ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE PREP, DISH AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE INOPERABLE AND SPINNING AROUND ON FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP ARE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @71F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SALMON, POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE PREP, DISH AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE INOPERABLE AND SPINNING AROUND ON FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 1, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICT AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED IN SOAP AND CLEANING STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honeybrains last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honeybrains on file is from Dec 11, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honeybrains?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Honeybrains.

Has Honeybrains' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honeybrains have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honeybrains 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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