79th Street Barbeque

1535 W 79 St Bldg, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at 79th Street Barbeque, the earliest from 2011. 79th Street Barbeque was last inspected on Oct 17, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 79th Street Barbeque is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMP, RECORDED AT 54.1F-UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER RUNNING AT 53.6F, UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW-NO CITATION ISSUED. ADDITIONAL FREEZER NOT WORKING COMPRESSOR ON ORDER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER AND EXTRA DEEP FRYER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASSHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING-MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET ON EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE, MUST REPAIR IT
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Sep 22, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE CONNECTED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, AND FREEZERS 0 DEGREES OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. REPLACE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES CONNECTED TO 3 COMP. SINK WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAD TO BE REPLACED(TOO SMALL) WHICH RESULTED IN SLOW DRAINING FROM SINKS IN RESTAURANT. MUST FINISH ALL REPAIRS. REPLACE WASHER ON COLD WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BARBEQUE PITT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 79th Street Barbeque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 79th Street Barbeque on file is from Oct 17, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 79th Street Barbeque?

Across the inspection record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 79th Street Barbeque.

Has 79th Street Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 79th Street Barbeque have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 79th Street Barbeque means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.