BRUNA'S CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT RIGHT SIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO BREAD SERVICE TABLE,AT LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO SLICING PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND STOVE/OVEN AREA,TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS,EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS,EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.