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BREWER COFFEE AND CUSTARD

1008 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BREWER COFFEE AND CUSTARD has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 25, 2019. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2020. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2020. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 29, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 21, 2020. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Non-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCT AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE FLOORS STICKY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCT AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE FLOORS STICKY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCT AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED THE FLOORS STICKY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES .
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELF IN CUSTARD PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MANAGER JUST ADDED COOKED TO ORDER EGGS TO THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON CUSTARD MACHINE WATER LINE NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY.SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S ARE AT 0.0 PPM"S.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MANAGER JUST ADDED COOKED TO ORDER EGGS TO THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON CUSTARD MACHINE WATER LINE NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2285825 4/25/19 NOT CORRECTED.Violation Codes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
  12. License

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE OR POSTERS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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