Pass

Redline Cafe and Stix 'n Brix

218-220 W 33rd St, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 12, 2026

Redline Cafe and Stix 'n Brix was last inspected on May 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 12, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the blade of the can opener at the prep table and maintain. Instructed to clean the area underneath the tabletop stove.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed some dirt on the floor next to the tabletop stove; instructed to clean floor.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dishwashing machine (not in use at the time) not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing. The unit was tagged. Please, review comments for instructions for tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly stored on top of the ice machine. Instructed to store in a clean bin/container or handles up inside the ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mechanical sink stopper not able to maintian water in rinse basin of three compartment sink. Insturcted to repair or provide an adequate sink stopper and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink and black build up on the inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found several food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees working and/or entering the food prep/dish washing area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop in the rear stored on top of the ice machine. Instructed to store in a clean bin/container or handles up inside the ice machine. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salt and sugar, etc out of the original containers instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be store in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in pizza prep area in need of regrouting in some areas. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage container not label with the products name. Must provide and maintain label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep cooler in the pizza area to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the manager/cook prepping food in the kitchen without wearing a mask as required. Instructed manager that mask are to be properly worn all the time in the prep and dining areas all the time by employee's. Citation issued #7-28-060

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to properly label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under equipment along walls and corners in prep, storage, and closet areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor drain under one comp sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Management must provide employee policy and maintain at all times. No citation issued priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Management must provide a policy for diarrheal and vomiting removal. Must provide and maintain. No citation issued priority fpoundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area in need of cleaning and container must remain closed with no garbage sticking out. Correct and maintain clean at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020b

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall at coffee bar must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors all along wall bases in front coffee bar, rear pastry area and 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all employees obtain and provide

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier at entrance to prep area at front and rear prep areas, to prevent access to prep areas and avoid contamination from public. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.