What is Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill's health inspection score?

Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill last inspected?

Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill was last inspected on March 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill have?

Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill has 26 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill safe to eat at?

Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill

Name: Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill
Address: 3200 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 74

3200 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #257 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+24 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

3200 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15--OBSERVED APPROX:1/2" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE REAR 1-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEANS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 1-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.1,CREAM CHEESE AT 51.9F,MILK AT 51.2F,BEANS AT 56.7F,MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 62.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 48#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX:1/2" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−43 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 COCONUT MILK AND 3 GALLONS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM ($54). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN PAPER MENUS OR ON BOARD SCREEN. THE MANAGER STATED STEAK COULD BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED CHAIRS, SEVERAL PIECES OF FOOD AND UNUSED FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, RICE, BEANS, SUGAR ETC)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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