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BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA

5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321622

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194256

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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: Above violation still remaining.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194257

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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: Above violation still remaining.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: above violation still remaining.

No entryFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
No entry
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194226

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679424

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Dish machine not sanitizing properly (0 PPM chlorine). Dish machine tagged 'held for inspection' at this time of inspection. Mgmt. was advised to contact technician to repair. No citation issued due to dish machine not in use, set-up upon request.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Found ice machine(interior of ice machine)food contact surfaces with pink, black slime above ice machine chute, condensation dripping onto ice. Citation issued H000072750 , mgmt was instructed not to use ice machine, and to contact ice machine company to clean and sanitize all of the interior of ice machine.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed front entrance, rear entrance exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom , and side of doors ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1/4inch gaps/openings, shall repaired/sealed all gaps on all doors, also found/observed rodent droppings(20+)in rear storage area by mixer, Citation issued H000072750. Must remove all droppings, wash and sanitize surfaces. Recommended additional service by pest control company.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide splash guard between mop sink and utensil storage shelving. Walk in cooler racks that had rust, shall be repaired, all exposed raw wood in bar areas shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces cooler shelving, knife rack, not clean need detailed cleaining, ice machine needs detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas by mixer not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in both bsmts, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners, excess dirt/debris removed.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint in bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained, ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired, hole in bathroom ceiling shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had gaps/openings shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield in walk in cooler shall be provided, missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Missing exhaust fan in bathroom, shall be provided, exhaust fans in state of disrepair, or broken in bathrooms shall be replaced/provided. exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning. Leaking overhead pipe in basement. Must repair leak, clean/dry floor. A hose may not be attached to any faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Must provide at basement hose bibb. Must provide exposed hand sink to bar area on east side(banquet room).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide thermometers to all coolers, to properly maintain 40f or less at all times.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Excess debris and clutter in basement storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88763

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.Exposed raw wood in bar counter areas, shall be repair/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Bsmt. storage racks need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt. storage areas under storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had exposed wallboard, plaster in bathrooms shall be repair, sealed. walls that had holes gaps in rear kitchen, storage areas shall be repair.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning, missing light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.Exhaust fan in bsmt, 1st floor in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277339

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277347

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5951-5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250852

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHERS AND FATHERS PIZZERIA · 5959 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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