Blackwood BBQ
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2023
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Score
Blackwood BBQ has been inspected 12 times since 2014. On Jun 12, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Blackwood BBQ since Jun 12, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Blackwood BBQ trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING) PAST DATE MARKED WITH A DATE OF 6/03/2023 DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE CONTAINER OF HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING DURING THE INSPECTION. 2 1/2LB WORTH $10 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK, TOMATOES, COLESLAW, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID,ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACK .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT A ND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON DESSERTS (PIE) IN 2-DOOR SELF-SERVE REACH N COOLER. LABELS MUST CONTAIN COMMON FOOD NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, AND THE NAME & PLACE OF THE BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to reseal and maintain at all times.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 2 door reach in continental cooler at a improper temperature of 48.2f to 50.1f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical Violation # 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, located in 2 door reach in continental cooler, in front counter prep area: 48.2f, 10lbs of cole slaw, at value $5.00 49.0f, 8lbs of elotes/cooked corn salada, at value $5.00 50.1f, 2.5lbs of diced cooked sweet potatoes, at a value of $4.00 Manager stated total weight of 20.5 lbs at approximately value of $14.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical Violation 7-38-005(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to reseal and maintain at all times.
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Aug 16, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found hot water faucet handle (stripped) in disrepair. All plumbing must be maintained. Must repair and maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed temperature display on hot box not functioning properly. Must repair or place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside hot box. Must maintain same.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found standing water under hand sink and 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must keep all floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found hand sink without splash guard very close to 1 compartment prep sink, which is used for food preparation. Must install splash guard on the exposed hand to prevent contamination. Found standing water on floor from drainage hose from the walk in cooler. The hose is not properly draining into nearby floor drain. Must repair issue so that liquid drains directly into a floor drain and not onto floor. Must maintain all.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, MACARONI AND CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE FORKS ARE BEING STORED WITH THE USE END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A MOP WAS OBSERVED BEING STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 12, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2014
License
No violations found.
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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 Jun 12, 2023. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackwood BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blackwood BBQ.
Has Blackwood BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blackwood BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.
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