BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2022
90
Score
BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 5, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (SINKS, DISHMACHINE, SHELVES) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON CEILING VENTS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED FOR LIGHTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM MARCH 18, 2021. #55 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
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Apr 9, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
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Mar 19, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
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86
Mar 18, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. FOUND A 0 PPM READING FROM THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MACHINE MUST DISPENSE THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST IF MACHINE IS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CORRECT BY DATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
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78
Sep 27, 2019
Recent Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WHILE ON PREMISES TO COMPLETE 9/26/2019 INSPECTION REPORT OBSERVED BOTH WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES AND STAFF WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNS. WATER IN TOILET OF ONE WASH ROOM CLOGGED AND THE OTHER WASHROOMS' TOILET WHEN FLUSHED HAS SEWAGE BACKING OUT FROM FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED BACK-UP FROM DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-8-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Dec 4, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed items in coolers improperly labeled. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food containers without proper labels of contents in rear. Must label all bulk/dry storage items with proper name. Must maintain same.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered light and broken light shield in rear prep/dish area. Must provide light shield for all lighting. Must replace. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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78
Feb 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,PORK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: spector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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64
Mar 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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74
Sep 9, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong on file is from Dec 5, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong.
Has BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at BBQ Supply Co. — Budlong 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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