What is Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc's health inspection score?

Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc last inspected?

Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc was last inspected on December 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc have?

Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc has 73 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc safe to eat at?

Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc serve?

Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc

Name: Bro-n-laws Bar-b-q Llc
Address: 3820 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 81

3820 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/9/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3820 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

2 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

18 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

5 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. FOUND FRIED CHICKEN WINGS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO GRILL AT 108.1F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $89 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A BIN OF PORK RIBS AT 63.5F-68.0F INSIDE A TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING FOR COOKED TCS FOODS. FOUND A BIN OF COOKED BEEF, PORK RIBS, CONTAINERS OF: COLE SLAW, POTATO SALAD, AND GREENS WITH NO DATES STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED A BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. ALSO MENTIONED SINK WITH NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK AND PROVIDE COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN NECCESSARY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON WIPING THE MEAT PREP TABLE WITH A CLOTH AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, USED SAME CLOTH TO WIPE HANDS, AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE A FOOD ORDER. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 54.0�F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH CART ON WHEELS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL, FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY LINKS AND PORK RIBS) IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE BACK AREA PREPARATION TABLE, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WHICH 3 BEEF BURGERS AT 50.2F WORTH $33 AND 2 DIFFERENT CONTAINERS OF TURKEY LINKS (1 CONTATINER OF 1LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 52.8F WORTH $35 AND 2ND CONTAINER OF 30LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 45.6F WORTH $100) AND 35LBS OF PORK RIBS WORTH $200. SAID FOOD ITEMS TOSSED OUT IN THE GARBAGE AND DENATURED. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TABLE AND IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA TABLE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOMS WITH DIRTY LINTY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
VIOLATION #47 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE BACK AREA REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. VIOLATION #51 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med11 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL UTILITY CLOSET, BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN REAR STORAGE , IN AND OUTSIDE SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND NEAR PILES OF CHOPPED WOOD. OBSERVED TEN LARGE FLIES AND TEN SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT, LARGE FLY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/17/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EMPTY BBQ SAUCE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELF IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINER. ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WHITE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL TABLE NEAR SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN OR MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL WASHROOMS AT TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF SMOKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMOKER AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionFail

4 Med10 Basic

14 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE WAS 118F. ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS SHOULD BE 135F OR ABOVE. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $15. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD TURKEY AT 86.4F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.8F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER AT HOLD HOLDING AREA AND ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT BACTERIA GROWTH. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE, PREP, DISH WASHING, REAR STORAGE, AND GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−40 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID OR PROVIDE NEW RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE, PREP, DISH WASHING, REAR STORAGE, AND GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDING UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Base deductions−14 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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