Coleman's Barbeque 2
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Coleman's Barbeque 2, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Coleman's Barbeque 2's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND A FULL PAN OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (87.0F-112.0F) STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $75 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135�F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 59.1�F-64.9�F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $115 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005M CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 69.0F AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100�F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS WERE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: REAR KITCHEN AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REAR AREA UPRIGHT COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR GREASE DISPOSAL RECEPTABLE TO BE MILDLY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STAIRWELL STORAGE HALLWAY (IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB MISSING IN STAIRWELL STORAGE HALLWAY WHERE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE TO ALLOW FOR LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR AT THE MEAT GRINDER LOCATION AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE MEAT IS CHOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH FLOUR AND SEASONING FLOUR 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.
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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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTERS NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR AT THE MEAT GRINDER LOCATION AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE MEAT IS CHOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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86
Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE BASKET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE
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Oct 20, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 03/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO READ HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE BASKET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS IN THE THFREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SHELF NEAR THE PIT. THE FOOD IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN 58.6F AND SLAB OF RIBS 71.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONSTRUCTION WORKER WALKING BACK AND FORTH OUT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO CONSTRUCTION IS ALLOWED WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED, AND SERVED. THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER STOPPED AND LEFT FOR THE DAY DURING THE INSPECTION. (COS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTERS NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPERLY UTENSIL (TONGS) STORAGE ABOVE THE COUNTER NEAR WHERE THE HEATED BBQ SAUCE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITH A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE(FIFO) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO NOTED THE CONDENSER UNIT IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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64
Mar 8, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SECOND FOOD PREP AREA/ REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THIS FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROVES/SEEMS, ALSO NOTED THE REAR DEEP FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AR
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING
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86
Nov 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSSVED 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FPOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,UNDERNEATH SHELVES,ALON WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES
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86
May 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Mar 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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86
Oct 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GASKET FOR THE SMALL WALKIN FREEZER. THE GASKET ON IT NOW IS RIPPED AND TORN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY/MOPS SINK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION-VACUUM BREAKER AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BOTH WALKIN FREEZER, WALKIN COOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS.
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86
Oct 16, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves inside walk-in cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace chest cover.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair ans seal gaps in wall paneling and seal all holes around fixtures and pipes. Must have walls smooth and easily cleanable.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Must install light or bulb in second toilet room.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink not provided in second prep area and utility sink not provided. Instructed to install exposed handsink and utility with hot and cold running water. Second toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair toilet and handsink. Must have fixtures in good operating condition. Must have exhaust fan installed in toilet room. Water seepage from top of grease trap. Instructed to replace gasket and seal.
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Oct 9, 2012
License
8 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed and evidence of rodent activity. Observed approximately 30 plus rat droppings in west storage room under pallet and front entry door has 1/2 inch gap at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof front entry door and remove all rodent activity, detail clean and sanitize area and have licensed pest control services premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice build-up inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove all ice. Storage shelves inside walk-in cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace chest cover.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned-excessive grease build-up. Instructed to remove grease and detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Front in storage room and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in prep and walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from cooler floor and reseal and replace any damaged floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair ans seal gaps in wall paneling and seal all holes around fixtures and pipes. Must have walls smooth and easily cleanable. Coving not installed in areas along wallbase-adjacent prep/storage room. Instructed to install coving.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install light shields with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs. Must install light or bulb in second toilet room.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink not provided in second prep area and utility sink not provided. Instructed to install exposed handsink and utility with hot and cold running water. Second toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair toilet and handsink. Must have fixtures in good operating condition. Must have exhaust fan installed in toilet room. Water seepage from top of grease trap. Instructed to replace gasket and seal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coleman's Barbeque 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coleman's Barbeque 2 on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coleman's Barbeque 2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Coleman's Barbeque 2.
Has Coleman's Barbeque 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Coleman's Barbeque 2 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coleman's Barbeque 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Coleman's Barbeque 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coleman's Barbeque 2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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