Brickhouse Tavern
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
Brickhouse Tavern has been inspected 12 times since 2017. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Brickhouse Tavern's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OF BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES BY SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND SECOND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OPEN BUFFETS WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS FOR OPEN FOODS SUCH AS MINI BURGERS AND MINI HOT DOGS, GREEN SALADS, PIZZA, ALL FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. ONE BUFFET NOTED OUTDOORS ON AN OPEN OUTDOOR SEATING BALCONY.ALSO NOTED, DOZENS OF PRE-FILLED CUPS OF WATER FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION BEING STORED ON AN OPEN COUNTER AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOODS AND BEVERAGES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. TWO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS OBSERVED WITH METAL STRAINERS INSIDE AND BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND THE DISH WASHING ROOM WHEN DISHES WASHED. REVIEWED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES AND OUTDATED. COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED BRISKET, COOKED MUSHROOMS WITH NO LABELS. CHIVE SOUR CREAM WITH A PREP DATE ONLY OF 7/26 AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI MAYONNAISE WITH A PREP DATE OF 7/21 BOTH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS ALLOWED. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD EXPEDITORS HANDLING FOODS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN USE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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Apr 3, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZERS (1ST/2ND FLOORS) ON THE FLOOR, DOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BARS AND DISH WASHING AREA (3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Aug 2, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: TABLEWARE IS NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A; B'D)OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE UNITS AND ON TOP OF THE ICE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SCOOP HOLDERS PROPERLY.
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. FOOD ITEMS WERE MARKED(*) BUT NOT DICLOSING WHAT THE MARKED FOOD ITEMS MEAN.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHAT THE MARKED (*) FOOD ITEMS MEAN WITH THE PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE UNITS AND ON TOP OF THE ICE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SCOOP HOLDERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR SALAD BAR PREP AREA. (SINK AT THE SALAD BAR IS USED AS A PREP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS; HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ALWAYS.NO CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR.
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Sep 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MEN'S ROOM NOTED AT 88F AND DISH ROOM AT 88.5F. MUST MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION COFFEE MAKER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR SALAD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THAT AREA BEING USED AS PREP SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Sep 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MEN'S ROOM NOTED AT 88F AND DISH ROOM AT 88.5F. MUST MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.#25- MENU ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE NOW "REMINDED" BY ASTERISKING DO NOT BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY SUCH AS SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD. ALSO FOODS COOKED TO ORDER ON THE MENU SUCH AS BURGERS ARE NOT DISCLOSED AS COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR SALAD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THAT AREA BEING USED AS PREP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION COFFEE MAKER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Aug 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MEN'S ROOM NOTED AT 88F AND DISH ROOM AT 88.5F. MUST MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONE ACCESSIBLE AND DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR WITHOUT HAND SOAP. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR BAR HAND SINKS (ALL EXCEPT ONE) WITH STRAINER PANS INSIDE WASHBOWLS. SINKS OBSERVED BEING USED AS DUMP/SLOP SINKS. ALSO OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR PRODUCE PREP AREA DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STRAINER PANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 15 LBS COOKED PORK WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. 7 LBS POTATO SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE ON 8/27, RANCH DRESSING WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 8/26, HARD BOILED EGGS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 8/27, FETA CHEESE WITH A DATE EXCEEDING 7 DAYS, ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING WITH MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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, SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR MENU, DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION COFFEE MAKER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR SALAD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THAT AREA BEING USED AS PREP SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 PROVIDE MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS IN ALL BARS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 DEBRIS AND EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PIPES AT BAR AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW MARINATE CHICKEN BITE AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.4F; STORED INSIDE THE 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER AT COOK LINE,SECOND FLOOR CHICKEN. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA) WITH BBQ SAUCE AT TEMP OF 71.5F TO 75.4F,ALSO PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 75F TO 81F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 100,VALUE 162,. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INTERIOR METAL BAR OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 PROVIDE MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS IN ALL BARS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 DEBRIS AND EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PIPES AT BAR AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.
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Jun 15, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brickhouse Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brickhouse Tavern on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brickhouse Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Brickhouse Tavern.
Has Brickhouse Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brickhouse Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brickhouse Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Brickhouse Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brickhouse Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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