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MIDDLE BROW

2002 N MOZART ST · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MIDDLE BROW on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639364

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE/PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638678

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER Strength AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SANITIZING STRENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR IN USE PREP TABLES, SURFACES OF DRIED KITCHENWARE STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, IN BAR FLYING NEAR FLOOR DRAINS, AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT EXPO LINE AND REAR BREWERY/STORAGE SPACE AND INDOOR SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANALE SURFACES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE/PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618277

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615822

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592214

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579852

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560768 ON 7/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560768

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385878

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385444

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND BEER PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BREAD SLICER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289190

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVEN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244189

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DOOR AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WOOD TRIM AT CAGED FENCED AREA (BEER KEGS).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA , REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244000

Location recorded for this inspection · MIDDLE BROW · 2002 N MOZART ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DOOR AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER AND BAR SEATING AREA FROM CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WOOD TRIM AT CAGED FENCED AREA (BEER KEGS).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED AN LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA , REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2583344.

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