⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BRETT'S KITCHEN

233 W SUPERIOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 29962

21
Total Inspections
14
Passed
4
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2024 Inspection

July 23, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2023 Inspection

December 5, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 27, 2023 Inspection

November 27, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2022 Inspection

July 28, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN IN PAN ON STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2021 Inspection

June 23, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH AN OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEES may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2020 Inspection

May 22, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2019 Inspection

June 26, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH OUT LABEL: GARDEN SALAD, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, TABBOULEH SALAD, AND GRANOLA...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 5, 2018 Inspection

July 5, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. P...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2017 Inspection

August 1, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS D...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2016 Inspection

November 10, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2016 Inspection

January 7, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2015 Inspection

June 22, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2015 Inspection

January 27, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2014 Inspection

September 16, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE P...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 23, 2013 Inspection

December 23, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138792 DATED ON 01/29/13 FOR VIOLATION #(32).NO DRAIN BOARD AT BOTH 3-COMP SINK, INS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2013 Inspection

January 29, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN BOARD AT BOTH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE A...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2011 Inspection

January 20, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2010 Inspection

April 8, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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 cl...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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