Basehit BBQ
Last inspected: May 9, 2024
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Score
Basehit BBQ has been inspected 11 times since 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated May 9, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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May 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 8, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14--OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED ON SITE TO STORE RIBS LOCATED IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN ON SITE APPROVED BY CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED BY CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/2/2022, REPORT #2552447. #58--OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/3/2020 REPORT #2454186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 8, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. FOUND NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/3/2020 REPORT #2454186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK). VIOLATION #47 (4-101.17) OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COLESALW, COOKED RICE, AND POTATO SALAD) LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT 1-DOOR COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A PACKAGE OF RAW PORK SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING, IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.
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Nov 13, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LIQUID LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO MAKE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT IN USE, AND MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 30, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. MUST POST CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK, ONLY HOT WATER. WHEN COLD WATER HANDLE TURNED, NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR HAND SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LIQUID LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO MAKE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION # 2268735, DATED 2/28/19. MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT IN USE, AND MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Feb 28, 2019
License
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD IN THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basehit BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basehit BBQ on file is from May 9, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basehit BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Basehit BBQ.
Has Basehit BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Basehit BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Basehit BBQ 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 Basehit BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basehit BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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