La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge 19 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jun 27, 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.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up nine times.
La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Jun 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.
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Jun 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK, UNDER CHEMICAL /PAPER, FURNACE ROOM, AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM AND CHEMICAL/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH RACKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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May 31, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS OF PORK, 10 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2569697, DATED JANUARY 13, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 REPAIR THE LOCK ON THE STALL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED LOCK ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOGGED TOILET IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BEANS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 1, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DINING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER INSIDE OFF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WARMERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE AREA WHERE SOUPS ARE KEPT WARM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARMTENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AT FIRST FLOOR. INS TRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 6, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: PREMISES SELLING FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE/NOT FROM A LICENSED FACILITY AND NO INVOICES PROVIDED. OBSERVED 10LBS OF COOKED MORCILLA (BLOOD SAUSAGES) STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER AT 0F AND OFFERED FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MORCILLA IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SERVED OR SOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL FOOD TO BE USED, PREPARED, COOKED, DISPLAYED, SOLD, SERVED, OFFERED FOR SALE OR STORED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE FROM SOURCES APPROVED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES OF THE POINT OF ORIGIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LECHON ASADO(ROASTED PORK) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.1F-121.6F ON PREP TABLE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED/AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $120 OF ROASTED PORK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BEER COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY ABOVE STEAM TABLE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE CONTACT. REMOVE BOWLS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND FRYER CABINETS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BEER COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY ABOVE STEAM TABLE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN SSECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE CONTACT.
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70
Jul 3, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS ON THE RIGHT HAND CORNER MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT DOORS ARE RODENT PROOF ALSO OBSERVED BETWEEN 5 TO 6 LIVE FLIES INSIDE PREMISES MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 ALSO HAS A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (MAP LOCATION MISSING
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1206336 DATE 10-25-2012 NOT CORRECTED (32)REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THGE WALK-IN COOLER USING NON-TOXIC PAINT ORPAIR REPLACE DOOR HANDLE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CUTTIND BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED BLEACHED OR REPLACE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Oct 25, 2012
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: Must properly,store and invert all multi-use utensils,pots in kitchen to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Replace/repair rust on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish,repair/replace door handle at walk-in-cooler and Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including bar areas.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain thermometer inside the chicken 1 door cooler.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Detail clean,organize dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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May 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Sep 28, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR WALL BY GASKETS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF OVENS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, 2ND FLOOR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS ALONG WALL AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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74
Sep 23, 2010
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED ALSO FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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95
Sep 21, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 52.5F DURING THIS INSPECTION.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE, MUST REPAIR SAID UNIT MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.OWNER MADE CALL TO THE REFRIGERATION CO FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,TAG REMOVAL.FURTHERMORE, FOUND NO TIME,TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING USED TO VERIFY SAID EQUIPMENT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F-60F.ASSORTED FOODS PACKAGED SALAMI,PACKAGED SALTED FISH FILLETS,COOKED PIG FEET,STEAK,BEEF,3 DOZENS OF EGGS.ALL SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 65# MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$700.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.MUST NOT USE MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED ALSO FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON KITCHEN WALLS SHELVING AND ALONG UPPER SURFACES OF 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REPAIR GASKET WALK-IN- COOLER DOOR,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WORKTABLE,MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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.SOUTH WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHES SHELVING NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM HOT WATER TANK ROOM BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge.
Has La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge 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 La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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