What is Brasa Roja Restaurant's health inspection score?

Brasa Roja Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brasa Roja Restaurant last inspected?

Brasa Roja Restaurant was last inspected on April 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brasa Roja Restaurant have?

Brasa Roja Restaurant has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brasa Roja Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Brasa Roja Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Brasa Roja Restaurant

Name: Brasa Roja Restaurant
Address: 3120 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 89

3120 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #121 of 551 in North Center

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3120 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 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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