Brindille
534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 24, 2026
Brindille was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside dessert station prep cooler. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside employee toilet room located in basement. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of debris inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and debris on filters in hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at hand sink located at front bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the handwashing sink in the rear main kitchen prep area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink at bar. Instructed to repair leaking faucet of three compartment sink at bar.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in any all gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacles for every all gender washroom in facility for sanitary products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no proof of food handler training provided. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed mutiple shellstock tags from july, august and september 2024 with no date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Instructed the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed disclosure not stating that animal derived food with an asterisk is served raw. Instructed to add served raw to disclosure statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hot water knob on faucet of wash compartment of three compartment sink in basement and observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink at bar. Instructed to replace missing hot water knob on faucet of wash compartment of three compartment sink in basement and repair leaking faucet of three compartment sink at bar.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in any all gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacles for every all gender washroom in facility for sanitary products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training provided. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, stacked while wet, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no kit on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to provide kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at faucet of exposed hand washing sink located in bar. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters over cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitation certificate posted on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no policy on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to review procedure with staff. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed masking tape on lid of ice chest located in bar covered in black slime and grime. Instructed to remove, discard, clean, and maintain lid free of build up.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket on interior door of prep cooler located in chef's station in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose handle on prep cooler located in chef's station in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of slime and grime on caulk around around high temperature dish machine located in basement dish area. Instructed to remove, clean, re-caulk, and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: No disclaimer asterisks provided on the food items that can can be ordered raw or under cooked
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Reused deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 (a)- observed no consumer advisory disclosure/reminder indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods, for customer view. Informed manager that the disclosure/reminder statement and indicator must be in plain view of the customer, indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory signage, disclosure/reminder indicated. Maintain at all times. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11- observed no splash guard on right side of hand sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink at bar. Instructed manager to provide to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.13-observed preset glassware and tableware stored upright on tables throughout dinning room areas. Informed manager that preset glassware must be stored on table tops inverted or upside down to prevent contamination. Instructed manager to invert glassware on table tops at all times. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11- observed door gaskets broken and in poor repair on pastry cooler. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Prep area door rubber gaskets with accumulated food debris. Instructed manager to clean cooler door gaskets and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on basement floor by 3-compartment sink and outside of walk in cooler. Must keep basement floor dry/clean throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 1-compartment sink hot water handle leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide lid for the ice bin behind the bar. Caulk around the washbowl sink of the employee's washroom worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor inside the water heater and electrical closet and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs on the hood/canopy. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak on the hot handle of the faucet of the one compartment prep sink in the kitchen first floor. Must repair to stop the leak.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted some food items inside walk in cooler and other coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name,prepared by date and/or use by date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates,bowls,cups etc) on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and food particles on rails along rubber gaskets of service coolers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License-Task Force · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. PROVIDE IODINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide 3 sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink behind the bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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