⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️
FAIL Risk 1 (High)

BROTHER'S SUBMARINE & CHICKEN, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BROTHER'S SUBMARINE & CHICKEN, INC. (AKA: BROTHER'S SUBMARINE & CHICKEN) 1200 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO 60636 Restaurant
July 19, 2016 License License #2464826
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #9
CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND HANDS. MUST SUPPLY ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO FILL THE WASH BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO WASH HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINKS. A LARGER HOT WATER HEATER IS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. MUST SEPARATE THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE PUBLIC AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD. THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT CLOSED OFF FROM THE STORE DISPLAY AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL FIXTURES.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW THE BASINS TO FILL WITH WATER.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW THE BASINS TO FILL WITH WATER.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections