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Cafe Brauer Patio

2021 N STOCKTON DR, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

24cited violations
0serious tier
11inspections
6tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
2024130
2023110
2021120
2019110
2017160
2016150
2015110
2014110
2013130
2010110

Inspections

  1. Nov 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Dec 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  4. Jul 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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.

  5. Aug 12, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  6. Aug 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  7. Aug 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

  8. May 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  9. Aug 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  10. Jul 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON EQUIPMENT.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  11. Jun 10, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

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.