Pass

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

Pass

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  11. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  13. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  15. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  20. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  22. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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.

  24. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  25. Fail

    License-Task Force · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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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