Da Hit BBQ & Jerk
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2022
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Da Hit BBQ & Jerk, the earliest from 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jul 28, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Da Hit BBQ & Jerk's record stops at Jul 28, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Da Hit BBQ & Jerk scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Jun 29, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Jan 19, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EXSPOSED SHELVING UNIT IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DUCKBOARDS COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 31, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.
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Aug 26, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM RUNNING FROM FAUCET. NO WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CASH REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREP/DISH HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TOP AND BOTTOM OPENINGS OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Hit BBQ & Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Hit BBQ & Jerk on file is from Jul 28, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Hit BBQ & Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Da Hit BBQ & Jerk.
Has Da Hit BBQ & Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Hit BBQ & Jerk have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Da Hit BBQ & Jerk 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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