Alice's Bar B Que
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Alice's Bar B Que has been inspected 29 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Alice's Bar B Que is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IS THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. IN EMPLOYEE /STORAGE ROOM IN CORNER BEHIND DOOR, UNDER WOODEN SCATTERED ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLERS/ FREEZERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING VENTILLATION/HEATING SYSTEM AND STORAGE RACKS CONTAINING LOAVES OF BREAD, AND IN OFFICE SURROUNDING DESK AND CAMERA SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILETROOM WITHOUT COVERING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE AREA OUTSIDE WITH BUCKETS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED BEHIND GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING MISSING WITH SLIGHT LEAK IN OFFICE SPACE AS WELL AS WATER STAINED /DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLING UNITS/CHARCOAL IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 26, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Feb 20, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR REACH IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Jun 14, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT AT THREEE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE/EMPLOYEE AREA; SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Mar 15, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST.
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Aug 17, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 24, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES.MUST REPLENISH SUPPLIES WHEN USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS ON AND RUNNING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA BROKEN/DAMAGED. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE OFFICE ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED AND RUSTY FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS ON AND RUNNING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK STORED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME HOLES IN THE WALL; SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE PROPER WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 8, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw without proper label on packages. Instructed to label with prep date on each container. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with prep date; dry storage foods must be labeled with name.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up on floors under front counter, and on floor in front of prep area near window. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed no light inside 3 door cooler in rear by office door. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink in rear of facility. Must maintain same. Observed hole in pipe in office restroom. Must seal to prevent pest entry.
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Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris in bottom of 3 door cooler in rear near office door. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed large crack/gap from floor to ceiling, between wall and doorway threshold (next to dry storage, just inside kitchen entry door from customer area). Must seal gap to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed no light inside 3 door cooler in rear by office door. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED BLOOD ON SHELF INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER; CLEAN TO REMOVE BLOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE ROOM IN REAR OR KITCHEN.
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86
Sep 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES,FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPAER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND OPEN DRUMS OF GREASE STORED ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER, TRASH AND WOOD LOGS PILED UP AT RESTAURNT BACK YARD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD ALL GREASE PROEPRLY AND CLEAN BAKYARD AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK FOR PROEPR UTENSILS DRYING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REMVOE.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR REAR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SMOKER AND BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE REAR DOOR AND IN FRONT NEAR PIT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 22, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ETC AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF WALLS AND CEILING VENTS DUSTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE BBQ PIT FULL OF SOOT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REGULARLY TO AVOID FIRES AND ABSORB SMOKE. VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE FRYER AND GRILL DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING PROPERLY; RECOMMENDED TO HAVE SYSTEM CHECKED.
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Feb 28, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAL ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 48.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED RIBS AND 4 LBS OF COOKED HOT LINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 64 DEGRESS - 71 DEGREES. BEING STORED IN REACH IN COOLER IN A CLOSED RUBBERMAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER COOLING FOR STORAGE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 54 LBS $150.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE. OUTSIDE YARD AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THIER ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MAY NOT STORE FOOD IN GARBAGE BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES & SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND ALL COOLERS,ALONG COOK LINE & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS,FINGER PRINTS & OTHER DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE SMOKE. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE/STORAGE AREA & ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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78
May 11, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAL ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILING THROUGHOUT STORE, HEAVY WITH SOOT FROM THE COOKING OF RIBS. REPAIR ALL WEAK SPOTS IN CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR PIPES IN BATHROOM.
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86
Mar 19, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e. COOLERS PREP TABLES,SHELVES etc.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPTMENT ALONG WALLS-IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH-TIGHT FITTING WITH NO CRACKS-HOLES-CREVICES ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY & BUCKLING CEILING IN REAR. MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE WORKING ELECTRIC VENTILATION IN REAR TOILET.PROVIDE A MOP SINK CONNECTED UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AN COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN OFFICE & STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO OFFICE-ORGANIZE-REMOVE ALL UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPTMENT i.e.CAR TIRES
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Jan 8, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e. COOLERS PREP TABLES,SHELVES etc.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPTMENT ALONG WALLS-IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH-TIGHT FITTING WITH NO CRACKS-HOLES-CREVICES ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY & BUCKLING CEILING IN REAR. MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE WORKING ELECTRIC VENTILATION IN REAR TOILET.PROVIDE A MOP SINK CONNECTED UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AN COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN OFFICE & STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO OFFICE-ORGANIZE-REMOVE ALL UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPTMENT i.e.CAR TIRES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alice's Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alice's Bar B Que on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alice's Bar B Que?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Alice's Bar B Que.
Has Alice's Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alice's Bar B Que have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alice's Bar B Que means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Alice's Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alice's Bar B Que is inspected around two times per year on average.
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