Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 24, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the license suspension sign that was posted on 04/08/2024 was not where it was posted on 04/10/2024 at 8:41am. Instructed to leave the license suspension signage posted until reinspected and cleared to reopen. Priority foundation 7-42-050 citation issued

     Official wording (code 63)

     Removal of suspension sign

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Was not allowed access to conduct the inspection for a complaint on 04/08/2024. As a result the license was suspended. Per code 8-402.20 if a person denies access to the department, the department shall inform the person the license holder is required to allow access to the department as specified under section 8-402.11. Suspend the license of the retail food establishment in accordance with the law.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

2. Apr 16, 2024 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

3. Apr 8, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   No violations

4. Mar 6, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Nov 21, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one fills with waste water. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2555686 dated may 12th 2022 instructed manager to provide food allergen training for all certified managers. Observed no certified manager on site with food allergen certification. Instructed manager to comply with requirement. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager certificate on site while tcs foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Nov 3, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 coolers with inadequate temperatures of 52 f and 46 f. One of the coolers being utilized was a tagged cooler. Instructed manager to reframe from using any tagged coolers unless tag is removed by health department. Non tagged cooler tagged. Previously tagged cooler remained tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one fills with waste water. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2555686 dated may 12th 2022 instructed manager to provide food allergen training for all certified managers. Observed no certified manager on site with food allergen certification. Instructed manager to comply with requirement. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager certificate on site while tcs foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Oct 14, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Jun 10, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Jun 9, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. May 12, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink in rear prep area inaccessible due to equipment. Instructed manager that all hand sinks must be accessible at all times. All items were removed during inspection. Priority foundation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures ranging 45.5f- 65.0f for the following items: chicken wings, chicken quarters, and shrimp. Instructed manager cold holding must be 41.0f or lower to be in compliance. Manager discarded and denatured all said food items.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bag of snow salt being stored under food prep table with ready to eat food condiments. Manager relocated bag during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door cold holding unit in front prep area not maintaining proper temperature 52.1f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. 3 door cold holding unit is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at the time of inspection. Instructed manager must provide an accurate metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food out of the original containers and in stainless steel and plastic containers in cold holding units without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed anderson pest control log book and service report for facility next door and consistent with current location. Instructed manager to provide log book and service report for current licensed location. Priority foundation.7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an infant on site in the office next to food prep area and remained present throughout the entire inspection. Instructed that all persons neccessary for the retail food establishment can remain on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep area. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while in food prep area.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed butcher knife improperly stored on the wall. Instructed manager to properly store all kitchen equipment and utensils.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a soiled cutting board on the cold holding unit in the front prep area. Instructed manager to replace said cutting board and provide a clean and smooth cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one, male food handler without food handler certificate. Instructed manager all food handlers must meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food manager on site with out food allergen certificate. Instructed manager must have allergen certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Aug 26, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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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: Obseerved a build up of grease inside deep fyers and on the door openings. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in toilet room located in the rear of the facility. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and food spillage on walls near cooking equipment. 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 dust build up on a/c vents and missing vent cover in front food service area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on the hood ventilation system. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for pending city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jul 14, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. May 18, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No washroom on premises for employees inside of restaurant; must install a working washroom with toilet, hand sink, hot and cold running water, soap and hand towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The rubber gaskets on the doors of the two door unit in the dish washing area are in poor repair; repair or replace rubber gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no utility sink on premises for the disposal of waste water. Must install a utility sink with hot and cold running water and a back flow preventor device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for the refrigeration units that do not have them.