Mother's Brother Grill & Subs
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2015
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Mother's Brother Grill & Subs stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Mother's Brother Grill & Subs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mother's Brother Grill & Subs on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AND OPENINGS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM AREA ALONG THE WEST WALL WHERE THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOCATED; SEAL OPENINGS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE WALK-IN UNIT/REAR STORAGE ROOM/MOP SINK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 65.6F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR WASHING DISHES AND HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP WERE PROVIDED AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL LOCATIONS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE PLASTIC DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER CRACKED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD AND ENCRUSTED GREASE, DOOR HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL BASE AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE BBQ PIT. REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE WATER LINES. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD AROUND THE BLACK WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN END CAP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 SINK STOPPER IS MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED TO STAY ABOVE THE FLOOD LEVEL OF THE SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 31, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS,SPLATTERS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE TILE AND NO GROUT). MUST GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER. ALSO REPAIR CRACK FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 28, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR ENCLOSED AREA BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER IS NOT CLEANED OR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (GREASE UNIT, REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, TOILET AND OTHER ITEMS; MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS. ALSO CUT TALL WEEDS IN SAME AREA AND REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL), WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH GREASE, WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK IN REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR SANDING, POTATO DICER MOUNTED ON REAR PREP AREA WALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY BBQ PIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PAINT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WINDOW FAN IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA; INCREASE PRESSURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WASHROOM AND UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mother's Brother Grill & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mother's Brother Grill & Subs on file is from Apr 2, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mother's Brother Grill & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mother's Brother Grill & Subs.
Has Mother's Brother Grill & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mother's Brother Grill & Subs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mother's Brother Grill & Subs 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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