BRASA ROJA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3120 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OCT 28

2024

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 21

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE (2) STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

OCT 12

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 2

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FLY PAPER COVERED WITH FLIES HUNG IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FURTHER AWAY FROM PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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AUG 25

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR). MUST REPAIR.

SEP 3

2019

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON GASKET OF ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE CAVING IN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULB IN HOOD OVER ROTISSERIE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19-RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN TRAINING IN BASIC ALLERGEN AWARENES PRINCIPLES WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 3 YEARS THEREAFTER.

OCT 15

2018

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A)-INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER UPPER LOWER COMPARTMENT NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUCH AS SALT, SUGAR, RICE, SOY SAUCE ) MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE AND ALSO BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19-RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN THE ROASTING OF CHICKEN AREA. REPLACE WITH REGULAR FLOOR MAT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS MORE LIGHT. A LITTLE DARK CAN NOT SEE ALL THE LABELING OF THE FOOD.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN TRAINING IN BASIC ALLERGEN AWARENES PRINCIPLES WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 3 YEARS THEREAFTER.

JAN 4

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RICE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO OBSERVED WATER LINES LEAKING INTO BUCKET INSIDE METER ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND WATER LINES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PUMP ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

APR 19

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE ZIP LOCK BAGS HOLDING FROZEN FRUIT PULP. FOUND ABOVE BAGS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT THE REAR JUICE AREA FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE FROZEN FRUIT PULP BAGS. FOUND SMALL SOUPS CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT CHICKEN ROTISSERIE COOKING AREA AND IN THE REAR JUICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ROTISSERIE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND PIPES AT THE CEILING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

FEB 4

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST VANISH OR PAINT RAW WOODEN DOOR FRAMES IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT TWO DOORS ONE DOOR IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OTHER DOOR CLOSEST TO THE ICE MACHINE. FOUND RAW WOODEN DOOR FRAMES. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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