Ben's Bar Be Cue
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Ben's Bar Be Cue has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN WINGS AT 121F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
58
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA , SUCH AS 5-10LBS OF PORK AT 45.2F-52F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5-10LBS AT $60. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
70
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
47
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP ON SITE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
86
Feb 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER; FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED TURKEY RANGING FROM 44F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
55
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN TONGS BEING STORED ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET; NEXT TO WHERE RAW MEAT WAS BEING HANDLED AND PREPPED IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AWAY FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN TILE FLOORING IN BETWEEN THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.
55
74
Nov 30, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
95
Mar 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE SMOKE.
56
95
Feb 27, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR MEASURING THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184742 ON 7/18/18 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - 6-202.14: Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE SMOKE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
45
Jul 18, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE CUTTING BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING SOAP FOR THE HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE HANDWASH SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR THE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. MUST REMOVE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAG/CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOOD.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WARPED WITH DENTS. MUST REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FAN VENTILATION IN THE REAR WINDOW. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
35
Mar 16, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
32
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND NEAR PIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND NEAR PIT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND SOOT BUILD UP ON CEILING AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
41
74
Jul 29, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
90
Feb 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
38
95
Mar 3, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
45
90
Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR TRIM MISSING UNDER COOLERS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
41
82
Sep 15, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN BETWEEN ARTICLES NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER & BEHIND,ON LOWER SHELF OF SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO FRONT,REAR AND REAR SCREEN DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE AT MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT UPPER WALL EXHAUST FANS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR TRIM MISSING UNDER COOLERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS NEAR PIT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM WALLS NEAR PIT AND HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PIT.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN POP STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND FREEZERS.
41
64
Nov 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,PORK, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. HOT LINKS(PORK) 166.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD MUST BE ELEVATED.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST FANS ABOVE DOOR AND THE NORTH UPPER WALL NEAR THE BBQ PIT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND PROVIDE SCREEN ON SAID EXHAUST FANS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED AND VISIBLE INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
40
70
Mar 20, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben's Bar Be Cue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben's Bar Be Cue on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben's Bar Be Cue?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ben's Bar Be Cue.
Has Ben's Bar Be Cue's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ben's Bar Be Cue have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ben's Bar Be Cue means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ben's Bar Be Cue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ben's Bar Be Cue is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants