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613 W Briar Pl, Chicago, IL 60657

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Address: 613 W Briar Pl, Chicago, IL 60657
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jun 10, 2026
License number: 2631601
Latest inspection: Jun 10, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 9 inspections, May 17, 2021 to Jun 10, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 4 × Fail. 58 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jun 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Jun 3, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON STAIRS IN HALL NEAR SIDE EXIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Aug 16, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE EXTRERIOR AND DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILL BUILD UP.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAK FROM SPRAY HOSE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON STAIRS IN BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SORT AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THREE (3) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE.

Sep 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH DRIPPES ON THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.12 FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, AROUND GREASE TRAP AT FRONT SERVING AND REAR STORAGE AREA(STAIRCASE) WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON-SITE

Aug 25, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: WE OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES AND 4 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND FROM DIFFERENT PART OF PREMISES:FRONT SERVING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH DRIPPES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY(FLIES ON IT).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,AROUND GREASE TRAP AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA(STAIRCASE) WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE

Aug 15, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND BROWN STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 8, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI SANDWICHES, PASTRIES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO…
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: NOTED DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATED AT THE FRONT PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.9F. NO TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE OR STORE ANY TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND BROWN STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 44, 45, 55, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2509854 DATED 5/17/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- 44) 4-903.11 (A; B;D): ALL POTS/PANS/MIXING BOWLS STORED CLEAN ON SHELVING MUST BE INVERTED.---MUST NOT STORE DISH RACKS INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. 45) 4-903.11(A; C): ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CANNED GOODS, UTENSILS, AND…

May 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS OBSERVED, SUCH AS POTATO SALAD FOR SALE IN THE DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) ALL POTS/PANS/MIXING BOWLS STORED CLEAN ON SHELVING MUST BE INVERTED.---MUST NOT STORE DISH RACKS INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CANNED GOODS, UTENSILS, ITEMS IN REAR STAIRWELL MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 4-301.16 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE STATION, OVENS AND BLENDERS ARE USED TO PREPARE FOODS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

May 17, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS BLOCK, NOT ACCESSIBLE. A LARGE GARBAGE CAN BE STORED IN FRONT OF THE PREP HAND SINK AND DISH HAND SINK BLOCKED BY HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS, AND A SINK FILLED WITH STORED ITEMS SUCH AS A FIRST AID KIT ETC. THE MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS BLOCKING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZER WAS NOTED IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH WATER, WHERE WASHED DISHES WERE THEN PUT. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL DISHES WERE RE-WASHED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOFU AND BEANS AT 49.5F AND POTATO SALAD AT 45.5F IN TWO SEPARATE COOLERS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 51F AND REAR COOLER AT 46.8F. BOTH TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS OBSERVED, SUCH AS POTATO SALAD FOR SALE IN THE DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 12-14-18. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET/NOZZLE WHERE DIRTY DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: ALL POTS/PANS/MIXING BOWLS STORED CLEAN ON SHELVING MUST BE INVERTED.---MUST NOT STORE DISH RACKS INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CANNED GOODS, UTENSILS, ITEMS IN REAR STAIRWELL MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOTED DIRTY WITH COFFEE STAIN.--- INTERIOR FRONT PREP OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE STATION, OVENS AND BLENDERS ARE USED TO PREPARE FOODS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRTY MOP HEAD STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED TO PROPERLY DRY.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2305203 FROM 8-23-19 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.12- EXCESS DEBRIS(DUST,FOOD ETC) ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM INSPECTION #2305203 ON 8-23-19. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.