Leadbelly — Brgr Belly

5689-5691 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Leadbelly — Brgr Belly appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Leadbelly — Brgr Belly's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 18, 2016; 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 three violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKETS AROUND PREP COOLER (3) DOOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.

Mar 17, 2015

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON PREP COOLERS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETS, PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

Oct 31, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER ICE STORAGE/HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE BEER REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER.

Oct 30, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING 50F. DID NOT FIND ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THIS TIME. FOUND ONLY BEER AND UNCUT PRODUCE IN BOXES. FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PHF) AT 40F AND BELOW. PREMISES HAS 2 2-DR REFRIGERATORS AND 1 1-DR REFRIGERATOR TO STORE PHF'S AT 40F AND BELOW. UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH SIDES OF THE SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND SPLASHES. MUST CLEAN CORNERS INSIDE THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER ICE STORAGE/HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE BEER REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER.

Mar 27, 2014

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER NOT CLEANED. instructed TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SHEILD BULB.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leadbelly — Brgr Belly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leadbelly — Brgr Belly on file is from Mar 18, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leadbelly — Brgr Belly?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Leadbelly — Brgr Belly.

Has Leadbelly — Brgr Belly's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leadbelly — Brgr Belly have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Leadbelly — Brgr Belly 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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