Brasas Del Peru

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Inspections

1. Apr 28, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 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.

2. Apr 21, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     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

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PANS STORED ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EXCESS BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON VENTILLATION HOODS IN KITCHEN ABOVE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUTCED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED INCREASED CLEANING FREQUENCY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY IN UNIT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     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.

3. Jun 27, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY TABLE AND BUCKETS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED LARGE BUCKETS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PANS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NO IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AS WELL AS PREP TABLES.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED DOOR TO TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     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.

4. Mar 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13--MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

5. Mar 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS, ESPRESSO). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS, IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE #. LICENSE EXTERMINATOR MUST PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. ALL INFORMATION IN LOG BOOK MUST BE KEPT FOR A 12 MONTH PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOT WATER TRICKLING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

6. Jan 26, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Nov 9, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH AN APPROPIATE DESINFECTANTE TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUDNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FRON SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER POURING OUT OF PIPES UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TO FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER INTO GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND SITTING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.