Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q

3820 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q 30 times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 19 times.

Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 4, 2025

Complaint

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

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A BIN OF PORK RIBS AT 63.5F-68.0F INSIDE A TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. ALSO MENTIONED SINK WITH NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK AND PROVIDE COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. FOUND FRIED CHICKEN WINGS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO GRILL AT 108.1F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $89 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING FOR COOKED TCS FOODS. FOUND A BIN OF COOKED BEEF, PORK RIBS, CONTAINERS OF: COLE SLAW, POTATO SALAD, AND GREENS WITH NO DATES STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 6, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 54.0�F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN NECCESSARY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON WIPING THE MEAT PREP TABLE WITH A CLOTH AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, USED SAME CLOTH TO WIPE HANDS, AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE A FOOD ORDER. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: VIOLATION #47 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE BACK AREA REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. VIOLATION #51 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH CART ON WHEELS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL, FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY LINKS AND PORK RIBS) IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE BACK AREA PREPARATION TABLE, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WHICH 3 BEEF BURGERS AT 50.2F WORTH $33 AND 2 DIFFERENT CONTAINERS OF TURKEY LINKS (1 CONTATINER OF 1LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 52.8F WORTH $35 AND 2ND CONTAINER OF 30LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 45.6F WORTH $100) AND 35LBS OF PORK RIBS WORTH $200. SAID FOOD ITEMS TOSSED OUT IN THE GARBAGE AND DENATURED. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TABLE AND IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA TABLE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOMS WITH DIRTY LINTY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Oct 24, 2023

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 17, 2023

Complaint

4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL UTILITY CLOSET, BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN REAR STORAGE , IN AND OUTSIDE SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND NEAR PILES OF CHOPPED WOOD. OBSERVED TEN LARGE FLIES AND TEN SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT, LARGE FLY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/17/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN OR MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL WASHROOMS AT TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF SMOKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMOKER AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY BBQ SAUCE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELF IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINER. ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL TABLE NEAR SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 25, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Apr 18, 2023

Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE WAS 118F. ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS SHOULD BE 135F OR ABOVE. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $15. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD TURKEY AT 86.4F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.8F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER AT HOLD HOLDING AREA AND ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT BACTERIA GROWTH. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE, PREP, DISH WASHING, REAR STORAGE, AND GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Jul 14, 2022

Routine

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID OR PROVIDE NEW RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDING UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Jul 8, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OSBERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND URINE STAINS. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WARPED CEILING TILE ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jul 1, 2021

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (PORK RIBS) IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 49.4F. APPROXIMATELY 8 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $15. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD (BEEF) IN PREP AREA (123.8). ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS SHOULD BE 135F OR ABOVE. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $12. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OSBERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED TO MEASURE COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED WITH DISCARDING DATE. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, SUGAR AND OTHER INGREDIENTS IN BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PRERP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OSBERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND URINE STAINS. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WARPED CEILING TILE ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT, BRUSHES, TILES AND OTHER ITEMS IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jul 2, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2020

Complaint

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN PLACE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PER PERSON IN CHARGE SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDSINK IN SAID AREA UNDER CITYS PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Apr 2, 2020

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING LABELS ON BAKED BEANS, COLE SLAW, AND SPAGHETTI STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED ITEMS PREPARED AND STORED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Apr 15, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2214196 DATE 9-11-18. PA IOO-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPACKAGE FOODS ON DISPLAY WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND NAME, DATE AND INGREDIENT OF PRODUCT.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: LIGHTS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE THE DUST.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60

Sep 11, 2018

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA IOO-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BULB. CORE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA DIRTY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS. CORE

Aug 22, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERD FOR SALE.

Aug 18, 2017

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR: MANAGER CUT THE SINK OFF AT THE BOTTOM WATER CONNECTION DUE TO A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE NEAREST HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERD FOR SALE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED WOOD FOR GRILL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE WOOD 6' OFF THE FLOOR.

May 5, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED PRECOOKED ITEM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED FILTERS ABOVE THE REAR GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE REAR EXPOSED SINK WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

Oct 4, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Sep 27, 2016

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND OBSERVED 6 FLIES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZE,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Jan 7, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Oct 1, 2015

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND UTILITY SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND A WET MOP ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER WHEN DONE USING AND TO HANG WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.

Aug 19, 2015

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND UTILITY SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TAHT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

Aug 12, 2015

Complaint

11 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 11, 2014: #38 MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK, #37 TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVIVCE (MENS WASHROOM), #41 MUST CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND UTILITY SINK.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TAHT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

Apr 17, 2014

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. FOOD MUST BE DATED , LABELED AND IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.

Apr 11, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. FOOD MUST BE DATED , LABELED AND IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.

Dec 3, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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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: Pest control logbook not provided or maintained and oter openings not protected or rodent proofed. Instructed to rodent overhead to prevent rodent entry and have licensed pest control service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls not maintained through-out pre/storage area. Instructed to install conving along bottom of wallbase. Raw wood and exposed brick not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic to surface.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light bulbs in rear not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q.

Has Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q 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 Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bro-N-Laws Bar-B-Q is inspected around two times per year on average.

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