Did Brandy'S pass its last health inspection?

Brandy'S at 5777 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Apr 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Brandy'S?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS OF ITEM IN THEM. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Brandy'S

5777 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60646 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 28, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 28, 2026

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS OF ITEM IN THEM. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 28, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2020	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2020	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2017	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2013	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 3, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2012	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Brandy'S — questions

Did Brandy'S pass its last health inspection?: Brandy'S at 5777 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Apr 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Brandy'S?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS OF ITEM IN THEM. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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