BRU COFFEE HOUSE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Keeping spoons in use in standing water, instructed to keep according to health code,ie.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE BOILER ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND ANTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BOXES AND CANS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND RECOMMENDED GETTING A LOCK FOR THE DUMPSTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED WOOD BOARDS, A CEILING LIGHT, AND FOAM BEING STORED IN REAR OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO OPERATION.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES SANDWICHES AND COFFEE DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AFTER REALIZING THERE WAS NO SOAP AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AROUND THE SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPLACE THE SINK STOPPERS IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY PLUG THE DRAIN TO ALLOW FILLING OF THE SINKS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 50F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 50F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER THAT WERE ABOVE 40F WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND TURKEY DELI MEAT AT 52.3F, HAM DELI MEAT AT 51.4F, CONTAINER OF MAYONNAISE AT 55.3F, 2 CONTAINERS OF HUMMUS AT 49.7F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.2F, JAR OF PESTO AT 53.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.2F, SLICED CUCUMBER AT 50.2F, AND VARIOUS CHEESES AT 53F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A BLACK HOME DISH MACHINE INSTALLED AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A LOT OF MATERIALS AND ITMES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE ,ALSO INTERIOR WHITE PANELS OF THE UNIT IS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED,FOUND A MILK COOLER STORED ON SHELF UNDER BROKEN CEILING(HOLE ON CEILING)IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID CEILING WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: 15-16 FLIES IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA, 10-12 FLIES IN FRONT PREP CREPE AREA,ALSO ON JUICE MACHINE,GLASSES AND ON APPLE PEELER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF, A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: CREAM CHEESE, MILK, CREPES ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED. CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRETED FROM DECEMBER 3,2015,REPORT#1589170 #38-VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 11-9-16 NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ON SITE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIECE OF RAW WOOD HOLDING A SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE AREA,SURFACE IS BROKEN ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE ,ALSO STUCK IS A CHEWED GUM.UNDER FRONT COUNTER RAW WOOD WITH NON-CLEANABLE SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE A BLACK HOME DISH MACHINE INSTALLED AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES ON WALLS INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT CREPE PREP/DISH ROOM AREA, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A LOT OF MATERIALS AND ITMES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER FOR EACH EMPLOYEE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.