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BROWN'S

5254 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BROWN'S 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
2559840

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531947

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366369

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365762

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKE WITHOUT LABELS IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGY INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. ALL licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300875

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL DRY GOODS IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO LABEL PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITH THE DATE, TIME AND NAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE UTENSILS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD AROUND THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER. MUST SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/ STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PREMISES CERITIFIED MANAGER DO NOT HAVE HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184488

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182167

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN'S · 5254 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND IF NEXT TO A FOOD PREP STATION SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSEREVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2601016.

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