Bar-B-Que Bob's

2055 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
American
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Bar-B-Que Bob's is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Bar-B-Que Bob's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 15, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bar-B-Que Bob's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2010
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.31.10 REPORT #248217.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.31.10 REPORT #248217.
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Mar 31, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REPAIR OR REPLACE STAND UP COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED BELOW WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.6 DEGREES F. TAGGED HELD FOR INPECTION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND RIB TIPS, BRISKET, HOT LINKS, CHICKEN, PORK IN UP COOLER NEAR SMOKER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.3 - 59.7 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS, VALUE $275. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS.
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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 EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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 BY WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar-B-Que Bob's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar-B-Que Bob's on file is from Apr 15, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar-B-Que Bob's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar-B-Que Bob's.

Has Bar-B-Que Bob's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar-B-Que Bob's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar-B-Que Bob's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.