Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BRAIN FOOD COURT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568231
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522940
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522017
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345413
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR SENSOR AT HAND WASH TROTH OF 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM (2 OUT OF 5).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING COVING AT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WINE ROOM UNDER SHELVING AND AT BACK OF THE HOUSE ALONG WALL BASE OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT STARBUCS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243886
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MARKET PREP AREA- HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CAFE AREA- COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2243743 PERFORMED ON 12/20/18: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 11 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY IN MARKET AREA.PIZZA /PASTA SERVING LINE AREA-AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY & ON FLOOR,DELI-MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER.GRILL PREP AREA-SERVING LINE CODENSER TRAY & LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,MOPSINK AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). ON SITE TODAY (12/27/18) FOR REINSPECTION, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE MOP SINK. FACILITY HAS PEST CONTROL SMITHEREEN ONSITE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION; FACILITY CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL PEST ACTIVITY (DROPPINGS) AND MINIMIZED THE FLYING INSECTS ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243743
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY IN MARKET AREA.PIZZA /PASTA SERVING LINE AREA-AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY & ON FLOOR,DELI-MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER.GRILL PREP AREA-SERVING LINE CODENSER TRAY & LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX 15- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,MOPSINK AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MARKET PREP AREA- HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CAFE AREA- COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2089187
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER IN THE COFFEE AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE.(CDI)
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751941
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN EACH STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SYRUP FOR THE SODA DISPENSERS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE GRAB AND GO COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA. (ALONG THE BACK SIDE
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (COLD WATER HANDLE)
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385932
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER #8,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, MISSING DOORS ON STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS CEILINGS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM AND WALL PANELS IN HALL WAY , NEAR MOP SINK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON HOT PREP LINE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385909
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREAS,POT WASHING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CAN FOOD STORAGE CARTS,PIZZA PREP AND LINE PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS,CHEMICAL STORAGE,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER #8,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, MISSING DOORS ON STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS NEXT TO PREP TABLES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF COOOKING EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS CEILINGS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM AND WALL PANELS IN HALL WAY , NEAR MOP SINK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN SERVING LINE PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501781
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152095
Location recorded for this inspection · BRAIN FOOD COURT · 5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STOVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP(REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS: ONE IN COOLER 4, AND 3 IN CART WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60637
172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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