La Brasa Roja

3123-25 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at La Brasa Roja stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that La Brasa Roja's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 11, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 20, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED ROTISSERIE CHICKENS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 100.7F-117.3F,STORED INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 78LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN;TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $337.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS,ATTACHED WEST EXHAUST FAN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS,ATTACHED WEST EXHAUST FAN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 10, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN PREP AREA,
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER THREE SINK AND IN BASEMENT AREA,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, REMOVE AL DIRT AND DEBRI,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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May 21, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISE, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNERS OF WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REPLACE SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILE,
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT TOO DIM IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED INCREASE WATTS, TO MAKE MORE BRIGHT,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY OFF OF FOOD ITEMS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT AND CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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May 14, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISE, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNERS OF WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REPLACE SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILE,
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT TOO DIM IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED INCREASE WATTS, TO MAKE MORE BRIGHT,
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY OFF OF FOOD ITEMS,
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK,
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT AND CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES OVER 30 ON TOP OF THE BOXES WITH ROTTEN PLATANOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES AND DISCARD THE ROTTEN BOXES OF PLATANOS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM ON THE SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ON THE 2ND DINING AREA, AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. DAMAGED WALL BASE INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RESULTING WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK AND DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jul 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES; WE OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVING AREA AT 99.6F ON TOP AREA AND 101F ON BOTTOM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER, SALAD COOLER AT 60F, IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST 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: WE OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE UNITS. 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 113F-125F. ABOUT 10LBS CUT TOMATOES AT 57.5F AND 6LBS MIXED VEGETABLES AT 53.4. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 140F OR HIGHER, COLD 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, v=$100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #521893, DATED 11-18-11, NOT CORRECTED; #31,CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS SHALL BE INVERTED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. #32, MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES INSIDE SMALL CLOSET. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSET AND BASEMENT. #35, MUST REPAIR WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOMS AND CLEAN CEILLING ATTACHMENTS. #42, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD SAME AREA.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOODS, REMOVING SOILED UTENSILS, TRASH, WHILE USING THE SAME GLOVES, WHEN TOLD SHE REPLACED GLOVES, BUT DID NOT WASHED HANDS. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010(A).
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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.
31
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 CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES INSIDE SMALL CLOSET.
32
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; CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, AND SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
33
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 THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT.
34
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 REPAIR WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOMS, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
35
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 REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT AND CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Nov 29, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON MOP SINK AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT CHICKEN GRILLING AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AT ENTRY DOOR AND CLEAN STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT GREASE TRAP AREAS.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL IN DINING AREA.
35
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFFS HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR INSTD.TO RESTRAIN HAIR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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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. CLEAN AND OR REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILES FRONT COOKING AREA.ALSO REPAIR WALL GOING INTO KITCHEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALL GOING TO RESTROOMS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FRONT HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Brasa Roja last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Brasa Roja on file is from Mar 11, 2015. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Brasa Roja?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Brasa Roja.

Has La Brasa Roja's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Brasa Roja have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Brasa Roja means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.