Brindille

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT STATION PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2. Jul 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

3. Oct 10, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR EVERY ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN FACILITY FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

4. Oct 3, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED DISCLOSURE NOT STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SERVED RAW TO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR EVERY ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN FACILITY FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

5. Dec 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     Deli cups not air dried after washing, stacked while wet, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

6. Jun 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

7. Aug 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROCEDURE WITH STAFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED MASKING TAPE ON LID OF ICE CHEST LOCATED IN BAR COVERED IN BLACK SLIME AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN LID FREE OF BUILD UP.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN CHEF'S STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN CHEF'S STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME AND GRIME ON CAULK AROUND AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

8. Nov 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NO DISCLAIMER ASTERISKS PROVIDED ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     REUSED DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

9. Nov 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11- OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR ON PASTRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

10. Sep 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Jun 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      1-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

12. Jun 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WATER HEATER AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

13. Sep 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON RAILS ALONG RUBBER GASKETS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Nov 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

15. Jul 22, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

16. Jul 12, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. PROVIDE IODINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.