Branko's Restaurant

September 21, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS. MUST PROVIDES A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    code 37
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CORDS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/INSTALLATION.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 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. • SHELVING/WOODEN CABINETS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP DIRTY, GREASY WITH FOOD SPLATTER.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR SWEEPING, MOPPING, AND MONITORING ----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE THE "PUR" WATER FILTRATION FROM THE MIDDLE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY ----TWO WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FLUSHING WATER FOR THE TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE NORTH WASHROOM.----LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: NOTED DIRTY, STAINED TOILET IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 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 REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT SUCH AS HANDICAP SCOOTER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED. • NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND FLOORS DIRTY UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 58

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