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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198878

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR MEAT GRINDER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND ALL FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK SOOT ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AT ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL TOWEL DISPENSER FROM FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286195

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: ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE ATTACHED TABLES, LEGS OF TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER AND CONNECTING WATER LINES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110267

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DINING AREA, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK WAS FROM 9/24/11. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT AND KEEP IT IN THE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/18/10 WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE ATTACHED TABLES, LEGS OF TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER AND CONNECTING WATER LINES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284588

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

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

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND ICE CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL UNDER THE DIS MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, INCLUDED WATER PIPE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY CLOTHS, INSTEAD OF STOPPERS.NEED TO FIX IT

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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..OBSERVED 5 RAT BURROWS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THEM TO MINIMIZE RATS ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS ARE CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284501

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT ,BUY ICE IN BAG FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPTS. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED(FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO62663-16

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND ICE CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL UNDER THE DIS MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, INCLUDED WATER PIPE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY CLOTHS, INSTEAD OF STOPPERS.NEED TO FIX IT

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.OBSERVED 5 RAT BURROWS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THEM TO MINIMIZE RATS ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS ARE CLEAN.

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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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