Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
74
Score
Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse appears in inspection records 41 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 19 times across the record.
Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
License
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR PERSONNELL IN THE PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA(S).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NOZZLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES AND VENTS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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74
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR REFRIGERATION/STORAGE WITH RAW WOOD WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING MOISTURE BUILDUP, ALSO MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUCT TAPE ON SIDE BY HANDLE, HOLDING GASKET IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AC VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS PREPARED IN AREA.
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86
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. CUTS DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL GREASE AND CHARCOL RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE IN POOR REAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. CUTS DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL GREASE AND CHARCOL RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-45 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. IN REAR AREA AND MIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. CUTS DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL GREASE AND CHARCOL RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW HANDLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME SRIPPING GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR SAND CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 16, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS AONG WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX, BEVERAGE SHELVING UNITS, BEVERAGE COOLERS, AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS AONG WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(PORK SAUSAGE) IN PREP COOLER DATED 6/11/22 AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 46F-48F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 40# OF HOT LINKS AT COST OF $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE RESIDUE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT OF GRIME AND GREASE RESIDUE ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 2, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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78
May 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RIBS 74.1F AND TURKEY TIPS 103.2F-105.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMTELY 100LBS AND $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNIT ON FLOOR TILES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR REACH-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Oct 14, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EATS FOODS, COLE SLAW, FOODS PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST BE DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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95
Aug 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EATS FOODS, COLE SLAW, FOODS PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST BE DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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95
Aug 7, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY BBQ PIT. ALSO 5- MICE DROPPING ON TO- GO PAPER BAG STORAGE SHELVES, 16- ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM,21 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER IN REAR STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EATS FOODS, COLE SLAW, FOODS PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST BE DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE.
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82
Oct 25, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOLIET TISSUE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN RIB TIPS (144.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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52
Jan 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE PANS OF COOKED RIB TIPS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F-88.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 200LBS AND $1000 OF RIB TIPS. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS OB FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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35
Sep 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD: LARGE DEEP PAN OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS DATED YESTERDAY 9/20/17 IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 82.4.F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING SAME CLOTH TO CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS WOODEN BLOCK, THEN TABLE NEXT TO BLOCK, THEN CUTTING BOARD AND TONGS USED FOR CUTTING RIBS WITHOUT CHANGING CLOTH OR PROPERLY SANITIZING CLOTH INBETWEEN USEDS. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMPROPER SET UP AND OPERATION OF DISH WASHING FACILITIES. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST BASIN IS EMPTY . UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARD NOT BEING WASHED OR RINSED PRIOR TO SANITIZING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PLACING DIRECTLY IN 3RD BASIN AND SUBMERGING INTO SANITIZER. ALSO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 3RD BASIN IS AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION, UNDER 50PPM WHEN TESTED WITH CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. INSTD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL
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86
Sep 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8/31/17 REPORT 2081393 NOT CORRECTED: 18- MICE ACTIVITY NOTED. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA , IN REAR ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, AND SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER INTEIOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Sep 1, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: (2)LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK RIBS APPROX 37LBS) RANGING FROM 80.7F 90.6F ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. LARGE CONTAINER OF TURKEY TIPS (APPROX 60LBS) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN HOT STANDING WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 89.6F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 97LBS $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 13 -LARGE HOUSE FLIES, FLYING BY PREP TABLE ALSO FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BY FREEZER IN REAR ROOM AND 20- INSIDE CABINET OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN 3- COMPARTMENT BY EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, IMPROPER DRAINING AT SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED PORK LINK CONTAINERS STORED IN REGRFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING VENTS COVER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHIELDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN COOKING PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL
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67
Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OF APPROX 60-LBS OF COOKED PORK LINKS INSIDE OF COOLER DATED 8-30-2017 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F-52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALSO FOUND 3- LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS, IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 83.7F TO 118.9F. THAT WAS BEING IMPROPER COOLED IN DEEP CONTAINERS. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MUST COOL FOODS IN SHALLOW PANS FROM 140.0F TO 70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70.0F TO 40.0F IN 4- HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. LARGE 5 GALLON CONTAINERS OF BARBEQUE SAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATED AND PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 13 -LARGE HOUSE FLIES, FLYING BY PREP TABLE ALSO FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BY FREEZER IN REAR ROOM AND 20- INSIDE CABINET OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN 3- COMPARTMENT BY EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, IMPROPER DRAINING AT SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED PORK LINK CONTAINERS STORED IN REGRFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING VENTS COVER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHIELDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN COOKING PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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64
Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES . 28 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,11 DROPPINGS UNDER 2- COMP SINK CABINET AND 16 DROPPINGS UNDER WASHROOM HAND SINK CABINET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SRVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARGAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA SHARED WITH LOUNGE NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOFED. LIDS MISSING FROM BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST REPLACE LIDS.WASTE GREASE CAN ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR LID AND CONTAINER WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE 2- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR SINK.
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86
Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC FORKS)TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.
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86
Feb 18, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES INSIDE FURNACE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC FORKS)TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SECURE LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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67
Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.9F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 50F PER THE COOLERS THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 25LBS. OF CHICKEN STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 60.2F-62-9F. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT $143.50.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACING BREAD IN THE ORDERS WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE WAX PAPER, UTENSILS, WEAR GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE), ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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74
Jan 14, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS.
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86
Jan 6, 2015
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT NONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. A SPATULA WAS INSIDE OF IT, A WRENCH WAS ON IT AND 3 LARGE CONTAINERS WERE IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE IT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RIBS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN THE SIDE COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RAN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. THE WATER SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIX AND TO MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED NOVEMBER 05, 2014 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT COURSE.
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52
Nov 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DATED 11-3-2014. PRE-COOKED AND COOKED FOODS-RIBS-58.F,PORK RIB TIPS -63.9F,WHOLE CHICKEN-52.9F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MEATS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER.-CDI TOTAL APPROX 23 LBS COST APPOX $65.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILINGS NOT CLEAN ,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN LINE TO AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING IN REAR WASHROOM IN BUCKET.MUST RELOCATE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
May 8, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ,PORK HOT LINKS,NOT LABLED INSIDE REACH COOLER MAINTAINED AT 55F.COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER, CDI. COST $200.00. APPROX 40LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 18, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE COLESLAW IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT COOLER WHERE COLESLAW IS STORED.
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74
May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR FRYER DOORS, AND UP RIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR REAR LAUNDRY ROOM BEHIND WASHER AND DRYER. ALSO UNDER FRYERS SIDE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND WALL VENT, REPAIR HOLE IN WALL REAR STORAGE AREA.
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86
May 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT HANDLE UP.
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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.REMOVE FOIL FROM UNDER HANDSINK/CABINET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVER IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER.ALSO CLEAN INNTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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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.STANDING WATER IN PREP/DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY MOP.
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82
Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, VENTILATION HOOD, SHELVES.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (SMOKE/DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM, ETC. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRY AREA AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 23, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN PREP AREA ON 3-COMP SINK, BARBECUE SAUCE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (SMOKE/DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM, ETC. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRY AREA AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 7, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN RIBS (160.2F) AND HOT LINKS (153.9F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H71916 COURT DATE 5-19-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST/SMOKE BUILDUP)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 15, 2010
Complaint
6 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. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Jan 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED CLEANING
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP) AND WALLS ABOVE AND BEHIND 3-COMP SINKS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC IN ALL AREAS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 41 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse.
Has Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse 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 Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best BBQ — I 57 Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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