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THE BRUNCHERY

2552-2554 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE BRUNCHERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624179

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. #58- NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623800

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN PREP LINE AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 168F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-59F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. DICED HAM, CORN BEEF, CHOPPED SAUSAGE, LEAFY GREENS AND SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-59F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 6 LIVE FLYING INSECTS AT INDOOR BAR AREA(BUMBLEBEES). MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. #49-NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZ AND MAINTAIN. #58- NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600486

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, BACON, DAIRY BASE BATTER AND SLICED TURKEY WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE 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.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN 44.4 F, COLE SLAW 45.5 F, EGGS 52.3 F, STRAWBERRY BATTER DRIZZLE 49.4 F, BLUEBERRY BATTER DRIZZLE 49 F, VANILLA BATTER DRIZZLE 48 F AT COOKS LINE COOLING UNITS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS VALUED AT $60.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED MISSING OR BROKEN EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER MONITORING OF EQUIPMENT

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZ AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LID FOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CRATES, LAUNDRY BAGS, DRY WALL, BUCKETS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREA NEAR DUMPSTER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584674

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567158

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED, COOKED, AND SERVICED: EGGS, CHICKEN ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/POTS AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES( (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY), MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING HIS PHONE IN THE PREP AREA, AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING, HE GLOVED HIS HANDS AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE FOOD. MUST WASH HANDS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD-UP OF MINERAL. INSTRUCTED TO DELIME UNIT

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GROUND AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.CLEAN FLUID SPILLAGE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522400

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521801

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: EXTENSION GRANTED BY CDPH FOR HAND SINK TO BE INSTALLED BY 7/6/21 WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERAURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521631

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXTENSION GRANTED BY CDPH FOR HAND SINK TO BE INSTALLED ON 7/6/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ON THE COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/14/21 #47 BROKEN HANDLES AT 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/14/21 #58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521273

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED ON COOKING LINE WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERAURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2367048 NOT CORRECTED #47 BROKEN HANDLES ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER #58 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-48-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2367048

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS GOING IN AND OUT THE WALK-IN COOLER PICKED-UP RAW FOOD PUT IN THE FRYER,TURNED FOOD ON FLAT GRILL WITH SPATULA,CONTINUE TO MAKE A SANDWICH PICKED UP LETTUCE AND TOASTED BREAD WITH SAME GLOVES. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASKS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOKING AREA WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED FOOD,CUT MELONS,SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,IN DISH ROOM AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290745

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE AREA SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT COOK LINE AREA SIDE OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED OR LIDDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER OR LID TO PROTECT FOOD FORM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, EGGS, PORK, SHREDDED CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED."

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE COFFEE MAKER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAJER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181242

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRUNCHERY · 2552-2554 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    PassInspected
  • TORO SUSHI2546 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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