South Shore Brew
Last inspected: May 13, 2022
67
Score
Going back to 2019, South Shore Brew has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 13, 2022. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that South Shore Brew's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 13, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited five times.
South Shore Brew's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
May 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS AND OTHER SANDWICHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR STORAGE COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTURCTED MANAGER TO EMPLOYEE(FOOD HANDLERS) MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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67
Sep 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SANDWICHES AND EGGS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC/STAFF TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOLIET ROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 25, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER PROVIDED COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR POSTED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED IN THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES WITH SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Shore Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Shore Brew on file is from May 13, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Shore Brew?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at South Shore Brew.
Has South Shore Brew's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Shore Brew have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South Shore Brew means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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