What is Brightwok Kitchen's health inspection score?

Brightwok Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brightwok Kitchen last inspected?

Brightwok Kitchen was last inspected on December 16, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brightwok Kitchen have?

Brightwok Kitchen has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brightwok Kitchen safe to eat at?

Brightwok Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Brightwok Kitchen serve?

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

Official Health Record

Brightwok Kitchen

Name: Brightwok Kitchen
Address: 1 E ERIE ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 81

1 E ERIE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/16/2024

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0Good

American•Streeterville

Ranked #377 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 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.

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1 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITH LOOSE CAP AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ALLERGEN AWARENESS-TRAINED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA COVERED BY PLASTIC WRAP WITH DRAIN PLUMBING DISCONNECTED AND INACCESSIBLE BY EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND RECONNECT DRAIN PLUMBING IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR EMPLOYEE USE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MAINTAINED BY STAFF ON-SITE TO MAINTAIN RECORD OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY VISITS AND OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITH LOOSE CAP AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ALLERGEN AWARENESS-TRAINED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers ( salt...) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried and labels removed after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
No hot running water through out facility, water temperature at 3-com sink is 78f. instructed manager to provide sufficient hot water to all sinks. priority violation 7-38-030(c)

Base deductions−2 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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