Blowing Smoke BBQ

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2020

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Blowing Smoke BBQ is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 13, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2020

License

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO MATCH TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT FOOD LOCATED INSIDE STEAM TABLES OR FOOD ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE MEAN TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blowing Smoke BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blowing Smoke BBQ on file is from Feb 13, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Blowing Smoke BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blowing Smoke BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blowing Smoke 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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