Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
90
Score
Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2020. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER CEILING METAL COATING PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
90
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS/BAR.MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(SUGAR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
37
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
86
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
90
Aug 30, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICK UP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LID SO THAT THE LID CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
82
Jan 5, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE DUMP SINK AND ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED ON THE SHELVES OF THE PREP AREAS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IS HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH STORAGE AREA LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS OF BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
64
Sep 3, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER BELOW 0F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE 2 CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ.
Has Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dcrg, Inc. — Offset BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants