What is Brickhouse Tavern's health inspection score?

Brickhouse Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brickhouse Tavern last inspected?

Brickhouse Tavern was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brickhouse Tavern have?

Brickhouse Tavern has 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brickhouse Tavern safe to eat at?

Brickhouse Tavern has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Brickhouse Tavern serve?

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

Official Health Record

Brickhouse Tavern

Name: Brickhouse Tavern
Address: 3647 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 78

3647 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #525 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

3647 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OF BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES BY SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND SECOND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med8 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

44/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. TWO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED SEVERAL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS OBSERVED WITH METAL STRAINERS INSIDE AND BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND THE DISH WASHING ROOM WHEN DISHES WASHED. REVIEWED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES AND OUTDATED. COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED BRISKET, COOKED MUSHROOMS WITH NO LABELS. CHIVE SOUR CREAM WITH A PREP DATE ONLY OF 7/26 AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI MAYONNAISE WITH A PREP DATE OF 7/21 BOTH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS ALLOWED. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO OPEN BUFFETS WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS FOR OPEN FOODS SUCH AS MINI BURGERS AND MINI HOT DOGS, GREEN SALADS, PIZZA, ALL FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. ONE BUFFET NOTED OUTDOORS ON AN OPEN OUTDOOR SEATING BALCONY.ALSO NOTED, DOZENS OF PRE-FILLED CUPS OF WATER FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION BEING STORED ON AN OPEN COUNTER AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOODS AND BEVERAGES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD EXPEDITORS HANDLING FOODS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED IN USE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZERS (1ST/2ND FLOORS) ON THE FLOOR, DOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BARS AND DISH WASHING AREA (3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A; B'D)OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE UNITS AND ON TOP OF THE ICE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SCOOP HOLDERS PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
TABLEWARE IS NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. FOOD ITEMS WERE MARKED(*) BUT NOT DICLOSING WHAT THE MARKED FOOD ITEMS MEAN.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHAT THE MARKED (*) FOOD ITEMS MEAN WITH THE PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE UNITS AND ON TOP OF THE ICE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SCOOP HOLDERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEREVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

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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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