Middle Brow

2002 N Mozart St, Chicago, IL 60647

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2019

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Middle Brow's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 8, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Middle Brow squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2019

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND CAGED BEER AREA

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL CAGE

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DELIVERY DOOR AND ALONG SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR,MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

Jan 3, 2019

License

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA/BAR AREA FROM CUSTOMERS BAR SEATING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DELIVERY DOOR AND ALONG SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR,MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

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

Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND CAGED BEER AREA.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL CAGE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Middle Brow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Middle Brow on file is from Jan 8, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Middle Brow?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Middle Brow.

Has Middle Brow's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Middle Brow have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Middle Brow 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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