Brasa Roja Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 12, 2022
90
Score
Brasa Roja Restaurant appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2012. Brasa Roja Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 12, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Brasa Roja Restaurant is from Oct 12, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 15, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT CHICKEN ROTISSERIE PREP AREA.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA).
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Apr 24, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OF STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE COLOR OF THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT HANDLE AND COLD HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK WITH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
86
Sep 10, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN- COOLER. OBSERVED 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEANS THAT WERE COOKED YESTERDAY MONDAY 9/9/2019 INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (45.5 F - 50.1 F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 AS STATED BY OWNER.COLD (TCS FOODS) MUST BE STORED AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,SALSAS,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX WITH ACCUMULATION OF RUSTS UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT IN POOR REPAIR HOT KNOB/HANDLE AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS NOT COVERED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Jun 21, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER/DIVIDER BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM, MOP ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.-------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES/STORAGE AREA MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VVIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM RE[PORT # 1989290 DATE 2/16/17. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA AND REAR PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #35- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER ON THE VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE FAUCET COLD HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENT AND FLAN PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO, NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA AND REAR PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER ON THE VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found bowl used for scooping beans, laying inside of container of beans. Instructed to remove bowl. Must use a utensil with a handle, or keep utensil out of food to prevent contamination. Must maintain.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found whole chickens stored in walk-in cooler in garbage bags. Instructed must properly store all food in food grade, washable containers. Must maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of yellow rust-like substance inside lower interior of ice machine, in area around a bolt. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found 2 lights out inside hood, over cooking line. Instructed to repair or replace. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout.
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Jul 23, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER
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86
Jul 20, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FRONT DINING ROOM COOLER FOUND AT 59.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS FLAN AT 56.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS FLAN IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 56.3F. 4 LBS MILK AT 46.2F IN SAME COOLER. 90 LBS COOKED CHICKENS IN THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 103.7F TO 119.3F. UNIT TEMPERATURE WAS SET AT 120F. 8LBS COOKED POTATOES ON SHELF UNDER FRONT PREP BROILER AT 112.4F AND 4 LBS COOKED PLANTAIN ON SAME SHELF AT 96F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $180.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT TURN OFF. COLD WATER FOUND TURNED OFF FROM VALVE UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO HOT AND COLD WATER ARE PROVIDED FROM THE HANDLES ON THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND RE CAULK.#36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.#41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER) AND IN DINING STORAGE ROOM (UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT STORE DIRTY POTS/PANS ON THE REAR PATIO.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MISSING CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ALL THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND RE CAULK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA AND REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH SAME SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NOTED USING PAPER AS DRAIN STOPPERS).
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER) AND IN DINING STORAGE ROOM (UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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70
Jan 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 133.3F). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST PROVIDE AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL FORM TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ROAST CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. NOTED ROAST CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 122.8F, 121.6F, 123.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $125.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 60 POUNDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT CHICKEN COOKING AREA AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA ARE NOT PROPERLY NAINTAINED. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE WHEN MAIN VALVE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE TURNED ON). INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.---------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME LEADING TO MAIN PREP AREA.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT (FRONT PREP AREA).
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AND THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER , PREP AREA, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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95
Sep 11, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood under exposed hand sink in prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, storage shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had gaps in front prep area, by exhaust canopy, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to reach in cooler, to properly monitor temperatures of 40f or less.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brasa Roja Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brasa Roja Restaurant on file is from Oct 12, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brasa Roja Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Brasa Roja Restaurant.
Has Brasa Roja Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brasa Roja Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brasa Roja Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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