Red Brick

1938 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: May 6, 2013
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Red Brick has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On May 6, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Red Brick is from May 6, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Red Brick's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History
May 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GAGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR FINAL RINSE OVER 200F AND WASH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. GAGES DO NOT MOVE BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER COMPLETION OF CYCLE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF GAGES ARE OPERABLE TO CHECK FINAL RINSE CYCLE OF MACHINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL GAGES REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED @312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNUSED BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GAGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR FINAL RINSE OVER 200F AND WASH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. GAGES DO NOT MOVE BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER COMPLETION OF CYCLE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF GAGES ARE OPERABLE TO CHECK FINAL RINSE CYCLE OF MACHINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL GAGES REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED @312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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May 5, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.GREASE BUILD UP
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Brick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Brick on file is from May 6, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Brick?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Brick.

Has Red Brick's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red Brick have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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