What is Brett's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Brett's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brett's Kitchen last inspected?

Brett's Kitchen was last inspected on April 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brett's Kitchen have?

Brett's Kitchen has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brett's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Brett's Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Brett's Kitchen

Name: Brett's Kitchen
Address: 233 W SUPERIOR ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 86

233 W SUPERIOR ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #124 of 547 in River North

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 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

-2 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

233 W SUPERIOR ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH SLICER AND ABOVE SHELVING UNIT WHERE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA OF FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AREA OF FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN MIDDLE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN AREA LEADING TO PUBLIC ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585728 DATED 11/27/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561384 ON 07/28/2022. VIOLATION#51: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEAVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-060 CITATION ISSUED.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNUSED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN IN PAN ON STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEAVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

Base deductions−9 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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