Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL on .
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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584290
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315985
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS OF BOTH FRONT ENTRACE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144480
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136059
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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 A 3/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. THE DOOR SWEEP DOES NOT EXTEND CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND SEAL THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT ANY PEST INTRUSION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY CANS OF SODA INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982019
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH BOWL, PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED, ALSO OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH BOWL ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. MUST CLEAN COOLER COMPRESSOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE/CRACKS IN FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTHEAST CORNER ALSO OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP THROUGHOUT BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENTS ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ROOMS AND SEAL HOLE/CRACKS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT NORTHEAST CORNER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DINING AREA AT 3152 W IRVING PARK SIDE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO MENS WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948936
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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: MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX COVERS AT BOTH ICE BOX BINS LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE/REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE SHELVING UNIT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE MOST REAR AND THE ONE ACROSS FROM THE CONDERSOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT FRONT/EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. FOUND ABOVE WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN.MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND THE STAFF RESTROOM TO REMOVE URINE ODOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST CEILING FILTER AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. FOUND ABOVE EXTREMELY GREASY AND WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE MISSING BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE FRONT GRILL COOKING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS LOCATED AT THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE PIPES AT THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE GRILL AND COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD GUARD COVER ABOVE THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. FOUND ABOVE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST WALYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND ONLY 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAR AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WEEDS GROWING IN THE BACK YARD AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE AND BREEDING. ALSO MUST SEAL SIX RODENT BURROWS/HOLES IN THE DIRT ALONG THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WOODEN GATE WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE GROUND.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. PROOF OF NEW HIRE PROVIDED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1425068
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WOMENS/MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1425051
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS/WOMENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.6 F IN BOTH WASHROOMS, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER (OVER 110 F) AT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL AND AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MINIMAL OF 85.0 F AT HANDWASH BOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WOMENS/MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473503
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER,
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM REAR KITCHEN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO 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
1360809
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HAND SINK) IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY THE PAPER TOWEL. PAPER TOWEL ARE NOW PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER BEHIND THE BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOOD AND VENT ON THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND CORNER OF THE DOOR GOING TO THE BAR INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098754
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
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: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND MOP SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT THRU-OUT PREMISES AND WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA; ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098736
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR EXPOSED SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA OR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM BOTTOM AREA OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND MOP SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT THRU-OUT PREMISES AND WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA; ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098404
Location recorded for this inspection · BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL · 3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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