Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BRIXTON on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977085
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734951
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE THE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL GAP AND HOLE ON THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU -OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734482
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER AND AFTER ALL THE MUSSELS HAVE BEEN CONSUMED THE TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $25.00, 8 LBS TOTAL.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY OVER 35, AND ON THE TOP OF THE STAIR IN THE CORNER APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE THE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL GAP AND HOLE ON THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU -OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON THE COUNTER AND TOP OF THE ICE)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633144
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561737
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561493
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET UNDER THE STAIRCASE, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WOOD 2x4'S, APPROXIMATELY 30 DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT WINERY, APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET, AND 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE DISPENSING SURFACE- MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENT REGISTER ABOVE THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT HAS A SLOW LEAK AND IS DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR; THE LEAK IS NOT OVER A FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482309
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482302
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
7
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO DETERGENT SUPPLIED TO UNDER COUNTER DISH WASHER IN KITCHEN. DISPENSING HOSE LYING ON FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE DETERGENT TO MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER ON FLOOR UNABLE TO DRAIN.STAGNANT WATER ON FLOOR AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER NORTH AND EAST SIDE. SURFACE OF THE WATER APPEARS MOLDED WITH BLACK AND WHITE FOAM AND A LOT OF SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND ON STANDING WATER. WASTE WATER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE FOOD IS STORED, ALSO BEER KEGS. DRY FOODS AND SUPPLY ITEMS AND CONTAINERS ARE STORED AT SAME LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: INFESTATION OF SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED NUMEROUS SMALL FLIES IN BOTH BAR AREAS, KITCHEN, DINING AREA AND PARTY ROOM AT SECOND FLOOR. FOUND A GARBAGE CONTAINER NO LID WITH DIRTY LIQUID AND SMALL FLIES INSIDE. CONTAINER WAS STORED UNDER THE FIRST FLOOR BAR COUNTER. SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,AND MIRROR. ALSO SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NUMEROUS FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA,ON DIRTY APRONS BAG, ALSO IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. NUMEROUS SMALL FLIES ON EAST AND NORTH WALLS BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS REGARDING SANITATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-29-13,REPORT #1335798. 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER LEAKS AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS. PRESENTLY FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO RUNNING COLD WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE DISCARDED DUE TO WASTE WATER AND FLIES ON THEM.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND POTATOES SLICER INSTALLED ON WALL IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID SLICER OR PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO WALLS AND CEILING MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DRAIN PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WITH RUST AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON IT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE COFFEE STATION AND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ONE OF THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS DRAIN LINE NOT EXTENDED TO DRAIN. MUST EXTEND DRAIN LINE. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP AND BLACK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, SOILED TOWEL. MUST CLEAN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS. BASEMENT AND BAR AREA FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DRY WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA NOT FINISHED AND WITH FOOD STAINS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. HOLES AND OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335925
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AND 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER LEAKS AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335798
Location recorded for this inspection · BRIXTON · 5420 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 OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP AREA DISHMACHINE (FRONT AND REAR OF DISHMACHINE), ALSO OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND DISHMACHINE AND AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/05/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA AND GAP AT FLOOR BASE UNDER PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLASTIC FLOORBASE PEELING BY COOLER (ON WALL BY COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN FLOOR, SEAL GAP AT FLOORBASE AND REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR BASE TO WALL(AFTER ALL DEBRIS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SAID FLOOR BASE).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AND 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER LEAKS AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335799
Location recorded for this inspection · PREMISE · 5420 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235314
Location recorded for this inspection · PREMISE · 5420 N CLARK ST
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: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/31/12
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/31/12
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/31/12
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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