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Bro-N-Laws

3820 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Bro-N-Laws has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 29, 2013. The most recent inspection, on January 7, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 November 29, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 21 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2015. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND UTILITY SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND A WET MOP ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER WHEN DONE USING AND TO HANG WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND UTILITY SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND A WET MOP ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER WHEN DONE USING AND TO HANG WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED TAHT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
  4. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 11, 2014: #38 MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK, #37 TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVIVCE (MENS WASHROOM), #41 MUST CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND UTILITY SINK.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND A WET MOP ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER WHEN DONE USING AND TO HANG WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED TAHT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. FOOD MUST BE DATED , LABELED AND IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. FOOD MUST BE DATED , LABELED AND IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Pest control logbook not provided or maintained and oter openings not protected or rodent proofed. Instructed to rodent overhead to prevent rodent entry and have licensed pest control service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls not maintained through-out pre/storage area. Instructed to install conving along bottom of wallbase. Raw wood and exposed brick not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic to surface.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs in rear not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored in rear garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

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