Cafe Brauer Patio
2021 N STOCKTON DR, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 82243
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DEEPLY CUT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED VENTS IN WASHROOMS, DISHROOM AND ABOVE SOUTHWEST DOOR TO DISHROOM WITH EXCUESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
A HIGH-TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINES IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO SHOW INSPECTOR BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 12, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES, IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RISER IN PREP AREA, INSTALL PROPER RISER TO STORE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MIST CLEAN DEAD BUGS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER, AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE #3 IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN INSIDE DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 3- COMP SINK
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Not serious
Minor
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May 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNTS FOR SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAY ARM ONLY FOR THIRD WASH BASIN. NOZZLE ON SINK REACHES 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS ONLY. MUST PROVIDE NOZZLES FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 10, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKED WALL TILES ALONG BASEBOARD IN LEFT SIDE WASHROOM AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP, MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.