RecordWell Data

Brentano

2723 N Fairfield, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

31cited violations
0serious tier
17inspections
11tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22311
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025100
2024100
2023100
2022230
2021130
2020100
2019160
2018110
2017220
2016120
2015130
2014150
2013140
2012110

Inspections

  1. Jan 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONGSIDE OF WIRED STORAGE CAGE LOCATED NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  2. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jan 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Apr 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Apr 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE ROOM 017. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2485052 ON 2/23/21 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM #105. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER. 53 - NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  7. Feb 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTON NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSHBUTTONS MUST BE MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM #105. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  8. Mar 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Feb 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS #2,3,9 &10.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR FRAME IN CENTER OF REACH IN COOLER #3 NEXT TO R.I.F.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOMS #105 & CLOSET OF 113.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PRE-K ROOM #113.

  10. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the hallway floors along the walls throughout the building and on the floor in the custodian break room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  11. May 11, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. May 3, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jan 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINALS OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jan 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM. REMOVE DIRT ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND TRASH.

  15. Mar 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in girl's bathrooms in 2nd floor, 1st floor not clean, need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shield in 3rd floor boy's bathroom, shall be provided, missing light shields in 2nd floor hallway, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning. leaking pipe in janitors bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.

  16. Apr 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS FROM WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULBS ALONG HALLWAY LEADING TO THE LUNCHROOM MUST BE SHIELDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT (1)HANDSINK INSIDE THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM SECOND FLOOR ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

  17. May 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR SOME AREAS OF PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL

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.