Jb Brandy's

5200 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
American
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Jb Brandy's. On Aug 3, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Jb Brandy's's record stops at Aug 3, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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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
Aug 3, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLER: STEAK (59.9F), HAMBURGER PATTIES (55.5F), CHICKEN (52F-60F). APPROXIMATELY 25LBS. $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN RUSTED, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER, COUNTERTOP UNDER MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CEILING AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES, MISSING TILES. REPAIR SAME. EXPOSED INSULATION IN WALL IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM. REPAIR SAME. MISSING WALLBASE THRU-OUT, GAP AT BASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE 4-INCH COVING.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO WRAP OR PLACE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND ALSO RUSTED OUT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jb Brandy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jb Brandy's on file is from Aug 3, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jb Brandy's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jb Brandy's.

Has Jb Brandy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jb Brandy's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jb Brandy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.