Big Bricks

3830-3832 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2012, Big Bricks has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Big Bricks dates to Aug 18, 2020.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.FOODS SUCH AS EGGS ON THE BRUNCH MENU AND BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY A MOP BUCKET WITH A FAN ON TOP OF THE BUCKET. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION THEN LATER IN THE INSPECTION THE MOP BUCKET AND FAN WAS REPLACED BY AN EMPLOYEE AND THE SINK WAS AGAIN NOT ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER REMOVED AGAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR ICE SHOOT AND ICE CONTACTED SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WHICH IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION, NOT CLEAN WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF THE MACHINE AND WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184427 ON 7-10-18 NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.FOODS SUCH AS EGGS ON THE BRUNCH MENU AND BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, INCLUDING UNUSED BOX FREEZER. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EVIDENCE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: CHEF NOTED WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GLYCOL COOLING SYSTEM NOTED WITH DRIPPING CONDENSATION ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT CONDENSATION OR COLLECT INTO DRIP PAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR THE GREASE TRAP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SPRAY ARM AT THE DISH MACHINE NOTED REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF PLUMBING REPAIR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS AT THE SMOKER AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMP PUMP ROOM. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPAIR ANY LEAKING/SEEPAGE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE CEILING AT THE TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MST SEAL/REPAIR ALL.
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Jul 10, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F TO 53.4."TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS" ARE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT:BEEF BRISKET,CHICKEN WINGS ETC. COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS)" STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF BRISKET AT TEMP OF 57.6F 8 CONTAINERS EACH OF COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 48.7F 49..5F-51.1F- 59F; 8 CONTAINERS EACH OF MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.7F-52F -54.6F; 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 60F TO 60.2F; SLICED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.9F; SLICED PASTRAMI AT TEMP OF 54F; RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 51.6F; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 56.8F; COOKED CHILIS AT TEMP OF 50.2F; 1 CONTAINER OF 5# OF SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 53.6F A PLASTIC BOTTLE FILLED WITH SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 59.4F,PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 54.5.VARIOUS KIND OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 54F TO 55.3F; GUMBO SOUP AT TEMP50F; FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT POUNDS 60 ,VALUE 250. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, REMINDER STATEMENT, OR DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS (STEAK, ROE, BURGERS) THAT WILL BE SERVED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN/PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 30 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT 51.2F, 20POUNDS OF PASTA AT 47.8F, AND 20 POUNDS OF CHEESE SAUCE AT 48.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 70POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT 300 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COOL FOOD TO 40.0F OR BELOW BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER (RACKS, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)STORED SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AD MAINTAIM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SPICE SHELF AT LOWER LEVEL PREP. MUST CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLEAN/PAINT CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREP.
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Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT 1ST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND AT 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDERNEATH STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A DRIP PAN USED TO CATCH CONDENATION IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH ROOM TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHES STORED TO THE RIGHT OF THE HANDSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP IN THE DISHMACHINE HOODVENT, HOODVENTS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, AND ALL CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOT LINE REACH IN COOLER HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOT LINE HOOD INTERIOR HAS A DUSTY BUILDUP ON THE EAST END, CLEAN OFF THE HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT LINE IS SPLATTERED WITH SAUCE, CLEAN THE CEILING.
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May 1, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHIKEN WINGS AT 46.3F, COOKED PORK 46.4F RAW GROUND BEEF BURGERS 45.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 15.7LBS OF FOOD WORTH $29 MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURES LOGS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED UPPER INTERIOR WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIME BLACKISH AND BROWNISH SUBSTANCE DRIPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAKING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 24, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Bricks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Bricks on file is from Aug 18, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Bricks?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Big Bricks.

Has Big Bricks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Bricks have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Bricks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.