Two Lincoln Square Restaurants Fail Food Inspections

The information has been collected from publicly available data published by the Chicago Department of Public Health's Food Protection Program. The data is available here. 

To fail an inspection, the establishment had to have serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A failed rating does not mean that the restaurant's license is automatically suspended.

La Piramide Restaurant, 3645 W. Lawrence Ave. 

Inspection Date: Oct. 21
Results: Fail 
Inspection Type: Complaint
Comments: There was rust and grease on the grease trap under a sink; outside dumpster and grease area were not maintained, with the dumpster overflowing and the grease container had excessive grease build-up on top, and excessive debris and grease on the ground. There was grease build-up and food debris on the equipment, and dried food debris on the walls of the kitchen. There was also a leaky faucet which must be replaced, and broken gasket on doors in cooler must be replaced. 

Brianna's Restaurant, 4911 N. Western Ave. 

Inspection Date: Oct. 30
Results: Fail 
Inspection Type: License 
Comments: Clutter was found in the rear storage area; there was no hand washing sink in one of the prep areas, with no soap or sanitary hand drying devices at the second prep area. There was no evidence that outer openings were insect or rodent proofed; over 30 rat droppings were noticed on the floor in the furnace room.  Excessive food debris and grease was found on equipment and on the floors; rust was found on a grease trap, and thermometers must be provided for coolers.