Chicago Pit Stop Bbq
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ, located at 9709 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 19, 2026, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with non-food contact surfaces, handwashing sink supplies, and approved thawing methods. Across 22 recorded inspections, CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jan 29, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
50
Feb 27, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
47
Feb 9, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
33
Apr 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
41
Jul 7, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
35
Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 12, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
47
Jun 15, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
90
Apr 1, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jul 15, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Apr 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
35
Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Mar 14, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 26, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
49
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: SLABS OF RIBS SITTING IN A COMPARTMENT OF WATER OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR STRIP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR STRIP TO EFFECTIVELY RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS BY THE PIT WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINK, PIT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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