Big City BBQ

1535 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Big City BBQ's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Big City BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT REACH IN COOLER DOORS VERY HARD TO OPEN/CLOSE,IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR COOLER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOLED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP.MUST REPLACE.ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING AREAS OF PREMISES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HADING AREAS FOR PEST
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME AT PIT OR ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR.ALSO LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL. ALSO NO METAL LONG STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLER
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Apr 22, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IN POOR REPAIR.NO FAUCET.MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT HAND SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT REACH IN COOLER DOORS VERY HARD TO OPEN/CLOSE,IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR COOLER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOLED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP.MUST REPLACE.ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING AREAS OF PREMISES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HADING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME AT PIT OR ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR.ALSO LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL. ALSO NO METAL LONG STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big City BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big City BBQ on file is from Apr 25, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big City BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big City BBQ.

Has Big City BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big City BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big City BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.