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CHICAGO BRU

180 W WASHINGTON ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHICAGO BRU on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637650

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO BRU · 180 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER SUPPLIES IN REAR AREA FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND STORE PROPERLY.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635125

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO BRU · 180 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR RIGHT SIDE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER SUPPLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR LEFT SIDE PREP AREA OVER PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR LEFT & RIGHT SIDE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634771

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO BRU · 180 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MILK,LEAFY SPINACH,BEEF,ETC) FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:23 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED 2- BLENDER, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, CUPS AND SILVERWARE INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR RIGHT SIDE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL & SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BLENDERS, CUTTING BOARDS,CUPS,SPOONS,ETC)AT FRONT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK BY FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, VENTILATION DUCTING SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA ,DINING AREA,REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/9/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER SUPPLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOODS AND DRINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP AND BOWL INSIDE OF A BULK BAG OF FOOD MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK AT SPRAYER FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS & TRASH SCATTERED ON GROUND,A BLACK PLASTIC BAG OF TRASH & A BOX ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE ARTICLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA AT SERVICE COUNTER,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR LEFT SIDE PREP AREA OVER PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & DUCTING SYSTEM IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR LEFT & RIGHT SIDE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2616362 4/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-#58-: 2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE FOR REVIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616362

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO BRU · 180 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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How results compare in ZIP 60602

85 of 112 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 3021226.

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