Brasas Del Peru

April 21, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER-- SHRIMP AT 52.5F, EGGS 55F, CHICKEN AT 48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED USED AND OPEN FOOD BOXES, CLEANING SUPPLIES, BOXES, CRATES TRHOUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMSIE INCLUDING IN STORAGE CLOSETS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUTCED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE STORAGE THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED ICE SCOOP FULLY SUBMERGED IN ICE WITH HANDLE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORAGE SCOOPS IN BETWEEN USES.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED PANS STORED ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS, RACKS, DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES, FREEZERS, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS IN STROAGE CLOSETS, UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESS BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON VENTILLATION HOODS IN KITCHEN ABOVE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUTCED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED INCREASED CLEANING FREQUENCY. • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY IN UNIT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW HIRES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
code 58

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