Blackwood BBQ

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Blackwood BBQ has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CORN AND COLESLAW FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES 48 AND 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF COOKED CORN HELD AT 48 F AND 1 POUND OF COLESLAW HELD AT 46 F ($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

May 28, 2024

Recent Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling time and temperature

Inspector notes: 15# PORK SAUSAGE LINKS WRAPPED COMPLETLY COVERED IN WALK IN COOLER IS 177.2F, 10# SHREDDED BBQ JACK FRUIT SEEDS CONATINER WRAPPED IN WALK-IN COOLER IS 105.4F. FOOD DID NOT COOL FROM 135�F TO 70�F WITHIN TWO HOURS AND FROM 135�F TO 41�F OR LESS WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. REVIEWED COOLING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. 25# OF INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED WITH VALUE OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAN UP KIT & POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE KIT & POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP INACCESSIBLE FOUND FILLED 8QT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD STORGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10/16/23, REPORT #2583398. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL BASKET FILPPED UPSIDE DOWN AND USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE METAL BASKET FOR ELEVATION WHICH IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL MEETING NSF/ANSI CERTIFICATION OF USE WITH A FOODSERVICE FACILITY.

Oct 16, 2023

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackwood BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackwood BBQ on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Blackwood BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blackwood BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blackwood 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.

How often is Blackwood BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blackwood BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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