Bixi Brewery

June 11, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: 4-601.11(A) OUT PF 06/15/2026 OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR WITH INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS WALLS OF ICE BIN WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPINGS ON TO ICE. NOTED ICED USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 16
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETHERS IN COOLING UNITS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. Edit
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 75 OR MORE SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING ROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE SPACE BY STAIRS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WORKING INGREDIENTS & BULK CONTAINERS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS ON ALL PLUMBING FIXURES, LIQUOR WELLS AND DISHWASHING MACHINES. NOTED 5 LARGE COCKROACHES CRAWLING THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING SPACES...INSIDE SINK BASIN OF HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE (1ST FLOOR), ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT NEAR MOP SINK, INSIDE DISHWASHING RACK INSIDE DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FLOOR BAR, ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED. • 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO RECEPTACLE SPACE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: 4-501.11 OBSERVED SHELVING RACKS CONTAINING CLEAN DISHES AND KITCHENWARE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND TAPE USED AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. • 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE COOLING UNITS UNDER GRILL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ALL 2 DOOR UNITS WITH COLD HOLDS ATTACHED. NOTED HEAVILY ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BARS AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP FROM ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COOLING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    code 49
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: 6-303.11. OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE IN REAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND MAINTAIN
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 8, 2026: 8 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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