What is Brazilian Bowls's health inspection score?

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

When was Brazilian Bowls last inspected?

Brazilian Bowls was last inspected on April 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brazilian Bowls have?

Brazilian Bowls has 28 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brazilian Bowls safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Brazilian Bowls serve?

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

Official Health Record

Brazilian Bowls

Name: Brazilian Bowls
Address: 3204 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 100

3204 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #32 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 98/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint4 Canvass1 Complaint1 License

Apr 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS, NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ON FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET DOOR INSIDE 4-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total3 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVCIE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STEAK, COOKED BEANS SOUPS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.1 F AND 44.9 F INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER- TOFU, HAM, HEAVY CREAM AND CHEESES. HOWEVER FOUND SAID 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 44 LBS, VALUED AT $275.00.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES/ITEMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/CARDBOARD BOXES OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LOOSE COVING WITH GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS ON FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN STOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−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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