What is Brasil Legal's health inspection score?

Brasil Legal has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brasil Legal last inspected?

Brasil Legal was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brasil Legal have?

Brasil Legal has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brasil Legal safe to eat at?

Yes, Brasil Legal has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Brasil Legal serve?

Brasil Legal serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Brasil Legal

Name: Brasil Legal
Address: 2161 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 88

2161 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/6/2025

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #200 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2161 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow for mop sink faucet, instructed to install or remove hose.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Restroom door kept open that is next to prep kitchen, instructed to keep closed.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOM AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER STORED COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT ABOVE FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR CLEAN UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE REAR KITCHEN AREA STORAGE SHELF MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ATLL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED PAPER TOWELS STORED ON CABINET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS FROM RESTROOM AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE OR SINGLE-USE ARTICLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE COLLECTING ON WALL BENEATH MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OR HOOD FILTERS AND PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ADJACENT WALLS OR CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET CONTENTS, ETC.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2556296 ON 5/25/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. 53 - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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