BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things

3654 W 16Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

American

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things's record stops at Aug 20, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FREEZER IS FULL OF ICE BUILDUP, DEFROST THE FREEZER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND GREASY BEHIND THE FRYERS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE VENILATION HOOD IS FULL OF GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS.

Nov 27, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE (GARAGE).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: PROVIDE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE WHERE MISSING BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET OF THREE COMP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM.

Mar 11, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2011

License

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOBS,WALL OUTLETS,RUSTY VENT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY SEALANT ON RAW WOOD AT UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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.MUST CLEAN VENT AT HOOD.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,SEAL MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,UPPER WALL TRIM AT FRONT WINDOWS,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

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.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR ON 2ND FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things on file is from Aug 20, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things.

Has BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at BBQ Tips and Things Corp — Quetips and Things 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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