B B Q Patio
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2017
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at B B Q Patio, the earliest from 2010. On Feb 8, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 8, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so B B Q Patio is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST STORE KNIVES WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS AND SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINE, AND SHAKE MIXER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 4, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AT FRONT COUNTER FORKS/SPOONS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN-COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING ANON-TOXIC FINISH. FOUND CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME.MUST DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS AND CREVICES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE HAS BUILD UP OF BROWN SLIME.MUST DISCARD ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 7, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER CRACKED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE ORDER TAKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE ORDER TAKING AREA. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD BY FRYER.
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Oct 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE SANDWICH WRAPPING PAPER BOX IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DIRTY TAPE, REMOVE THE DIRTY TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING AND PLASTIC PANELS LINING THE SHELVES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ARE GREASY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MEAT SLICER IS GREASY, DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SLICER UNTIL IT IS CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR PERIMETERS ARE BUILTUP WITH GREASE, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Dec 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. PAINT OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR THEY ARE STAINED.
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Aug 30, 2011
Routine
4 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. CLEAN THE RACKS IN THE STOREROOM HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN AND PAINT THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, VENTS ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST NOTED, FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN UNIT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. PROVIDE ALL COOKS WITH CLEAN APRONS DAILY FOR WORK. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was B B Q Patio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B B Q Patio on file is from Feb 8, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B B Q Patio?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at B B Q Patio.
Has B B Q Patio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at B B Q Patio have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at B B Q Patio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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