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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Brulee

2036 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 16, 2026

3

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 16, 2026

  1. #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ON SITE
  2. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IS NOT ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED; A PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 16, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Brulee — questions

Did Brulee pass its last health inspection?
Brulee at 2036 S Michigan Ave was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Brulee?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ON SITE
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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