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BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD

1711 E 87TH ST · Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD 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
1296438

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326365

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH 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: TOWEL DEVICE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN SHELVES OR /PAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285362

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234919

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT-56.4F IN PREP AREA AT-60F/MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. MUST NOT USE COOLERS.UNITS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.CONTACT REFGERATION SERVICE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPERS TEMPERAURES INSIDE COOLER.CHOPPED TOMATOES-1LB/57.3F,SOY PATTIES-1-LB/62.F,SOY CHICKEN-1/3LB/60F.MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 2 1/ LBS,COST $40.00 WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529499

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH 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 food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CAKE,PIES WIYHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS NAME ADDRESS PHONE ETC.

  • 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.CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF STOVE,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.CLEAN/SANITIZE SLICER,CHOPPER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537785

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH 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 food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CAKE, AND PIES WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#,ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR STOVE, FRYERS, AND THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, AND CHOPPER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN REAR PREP ARREA NEEDS REPAIR UNDER 3 DOOR COOLER, AND OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
335272

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH 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: NOW ABATED.

  • 34

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

  • 35

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

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOW ABATED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOW ABATED

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
335250

Location recorded for this inspection · BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD · 1711 E 87TH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE PREP AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE WALL BASE TO THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, ON OUTER COUNTER BY EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO, SEAL AROUND WALL BASES IN DINING, PREP AREA, AROUND ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND FIXTURES TO MAKE TIGHT FITTED. MUST FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS, COVER ALL OPENINGS AND PAINT UNFINISHED WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP, CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST COVER/ENCLOSE WATER PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR SUBSTITUTE LARGER UTENSILS WITH UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED INTO SINK ON THE PREMISES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2050150.

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