Blackwood BBQ
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Blackwood BBQ has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Busing Tubs and racks for sauce bottles not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PULLED CHICKEN AT 114.6F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLER AND LOW BOY DRAWERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD "LIQUID GOLD" (ONION GARLIC SAUCE) WITH A PREPARE BY DATE OF 7/22/22, SAID SAUCE IS MADE IN HOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. APPROX 4 QTS OF SAUCE AT $30 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALSO NOTED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL RTE/TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNKNOWN LIQUID LEAKING IN DINING AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS AT BOTH REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND CONDIMENTS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS (POP AND JUICE) INSIDE BEVERAGE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN SAID AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDER NEATH FRONT PREP AREA STEAM TABLES ON FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAINTAIN FREE OF PUDDLES OF WATER TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COLE SLAW LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT @ 46.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS ITEMS @ 41.0F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21).
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF BEEF @112.0F , AND 5 LBS OF PULLED PORK @ 119.0F LOCATED IN HOT HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOODS @ 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. TOTAL COST OF FOOD $75. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE @ HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES ... NEAR WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND SHELVING UNIT, FLYING NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND ON BROWN PAPER MENU SCROLL LOCATED ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER WITH SPOUT STORED INSIDE HAND-SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSPECTOR UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND NOT USE HAND-SINKS FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND-WASHING. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS (POP AND JUICE) INSIDE BEVERAGE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN SAID AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDER NEATH FRONT PREP AREA STEAM TABLES ON FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAINTAIN FREE OF PUDDLES OF WATER TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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May 13, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILDUP ON COUNTERS, FLOORS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH RESTROOM DISCONNECTED (NONFUNCTIONAL) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackwood BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blackwood BBQ on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackwood BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blackwood BBQ.
Has Blackwood BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blackwood BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.
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