Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Brasero

1709 W Chicago

Last inspected Jan 27, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Pass w/ Conditions

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Quick Answers

When was Brasero last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 27, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jan 29, 2024 to Jan 27, 2025.
Has Brasero ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 29, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Jan 27, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 11Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. OBSERVED VACUUM-PACKAGED AND UNLABELED FISH, STEAK, AND CHICKEN, WITH THE SOURCE OF SAID FOOD UNABLE TO BE LOCATED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD COMES FROM A VERIFIABLY APPROVED SOURCE. A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEFT-HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

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