Mr Brown's Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2022
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mr Brown's Lounge 10 times, with records going back to 2010. On Nov 23, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 23, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Mr Brown's Lounge's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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90
May 16, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN TENDERS, CHEESE BURGERS, RICE ETC,. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7038-0309(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT BEING USED TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZER IS READING 120.0F. MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE OF 180.0F. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A TRAY WITH RAW CHICKEN STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 52.7F TO 56.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF FOOD WORTH 50 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE VISIBLE TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 49.6F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 52F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.8F, EGGS AT 49.5F, FISH AT 52.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE WASH TEMPERATURE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WAS AT 114F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 174.6F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OR SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood shelving in dry storage room behind bar, must paint or stain. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up (2-3 inches of hard grease) on the sides of fryers. Must remove grease and dirt, clean and sanitize area. Found grease trap with excessive grease and dirt build up on exterior. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found unsealed floors throughout kitchen. Must paint or seal flooring. All surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found hoods over cooking area with excessive dust build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 3 compartment sink with leak at the faucet. Must repair. Must maintain same.
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Dec 1, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN/MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES, CEMENT OR WOOD. THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM, AT THE LADIES WASHROOM, IN THE KITCHEN PREP, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR/WALL COVING MISSING BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATS FOR FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE GRILL. DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, THROUGHOUT FAR REAR STORAGE AREA, THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY EXIT FROM KITCHEN TO SIDE STREET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILINGS WITH PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE WALL IN HALLWAY OUT SIDE OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. CEILING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT FAR REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 16, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN BOTTOM OF WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage racks inisde walk-in cooler and water coil inside ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners in storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling not maintained above dish machine in prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage rooms. Instructed to remove articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Feb 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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 ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF BETTER ORGANIZING
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Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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.FOUND RUST ON BOTTOM OF WORK TABLE USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH,FOUND LOOSE GASKET AT REAR 2 DOOR 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.FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BAR,STORAGE AREAS AT REAR.
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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.WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP,DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE 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 ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Brown's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Brown's Lounge on file is from Nov 23, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Brown's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mr Brown's Lounge.
Has Mr Brown's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr Brown's Lounge have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Brown's 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.
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