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BROTHERS BEEF Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BROTHERS BEEF 723 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
April 28, 2014 Short Form Complaint License #2073706
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW BARE WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE DESK FOR PHONE ORDERING AREA,AND RAW BARE WOOD INSIDE THE CUSTONER'S WASHROOM, MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND THE OVER HEAD DOOR.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET,WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET,WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections