Caroline BBQ

3451 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

Caroline BBQ has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Caroline BBQ's record stops at Mar 10, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Caroline BBQ on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2020

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAINAGE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COOKING STOVE CONNECTED WITHOUT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE. To keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Nov 27, 2019

License

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED A 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS NEED ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODES. CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caroline BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caroline BBQ on file is from Mar 10, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Caroline BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caroline BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caroline BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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