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BRASA ROJA EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BRASA ROJA EXPRESS 4011 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
August 27, 2020 Canvass License #2689216
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING ON BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections