Brasa Roja Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2012
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Brasa Roja Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Brasa Roja Restaurant dates to Oct 16, 2012.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACIITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND KEEP AT 140F OR HIGHER. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT. 18 LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 104-116F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED HOT FOOD MUST BE AT 140F OR HIGHER. CHICKEN DISCARDED, V=$80. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS AT DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT 3PART SINK AND SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON SMALL PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR/REPAINT WASHROOM WALLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVEN PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 23, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO MICERWAVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD SECTION FALLING ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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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 16, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brasa Roja Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brasa Roja Restaurant.
Has Brasa Roja Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brasa Roja Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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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