Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2016
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Public records show five inspections at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House stretching back to 2014. On Nov 10, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House is from Nov 10, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA,HAS OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE THE WASHROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNRD OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE OF REAR ENTRANCE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Apr 1, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS GYROS,ITALIAN BEEF AND HAMBURGERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1583449 DATE 10-26-2015(38)ESTABLISHMENT HAS A PREP AREA IN THE FRONT AND A PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE REAR,WHICH IS SEPERATED FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA BY TWO SWINGING DOORS,INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING,MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND HAND TOWELS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL AND SLICER ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS A PREP AREA IN THE FRONT AND A PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE REAR WHICH IS SEPERATED FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA BY TWO SWINGING DOORS. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET WITH THE MOP INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOP AND HANG TO DRY AND DISGARD WASTE WATER ONCE USED.
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Oct 30, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA.MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE,FOOD CORRAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BRICK WALL AT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FILTER AT HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House on file is from Nov 10, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House.
Has Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Way BBQ Inc — Bar-B-Q House 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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