Canvass
Jan 6, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Branko's Restaurant
1118 W Fullerton Ave
Last inspected Jan 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Out of Business
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 31, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PRVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2582498 ON 09/28/2023. 09/28/2023. #49. SHELVING/WOODEN CABINETS, INTERIOR AT THE REAR PREP DIRT--EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. 4-601.11(B) EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114. ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UNUSED COLA DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 1, 2023
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 28, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE TAPE ON WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CORDS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/INSTALLATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11---- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114---- ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UNUSED COLA DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13-- SHELVING/WOODEN CABINETS, INTERIOR AT THE REAR PREP DIRTY----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. : 4-601.11(B)--- EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source