Earl's BBQ
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
95
Score
Earl's BBQ has been inspected 17 times since 2016. On Aug 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 22 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Earl's BBQ on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CEILING TILE WHICH MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Aug 19, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE BAIT BOX ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CEILING TILE WHICH MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579377 DATED 8/1/2023: #38 "OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE" #51 "OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." #53 "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE OF UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN." #57 "OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES." #58 "OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579028 DATED 7/25/2023 VIOLATION #25 3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU POSTED IN DINING AREA NOT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR RAW WITH ASTERICK TO LINK TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS POSTED AT BOTTOM OF MENU IN DINING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE EMPLOYEE ADDED ASTERICK TO COOKED TO ORDER ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU POSTED IN DINING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BUCKETS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IDENTIFYING FOOD AND CONDIMENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED BRISKET STORED IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SERVING UTENSIL IN CORN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11:OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER ON WALL AND MIXER ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES AND AREA SURROUNDING NOZZLES WITH BUILDUP FROM SPLASHES AT BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE OF UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK WITH BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED DUSTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING WATER TANK AND STORAGE AREA WITH LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED SOILED VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 25, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU POSTED IN DINNER AREA NOT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR RAW WITH ASTERICK TO LINK TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS POSTED AT BOTTOM OF MENU IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED MENU POSTED ONLINE WITHOUT REMINDER STATEMENT, NOT IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR RAW WITH ASTERICK TO LINK TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2572131 DATED 03/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED. #55 6-501.11: OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BUCKETS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IDENTIFYING FOOD AND CONDIMENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED BRISKET STORED IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SERVING UTENSIL IN CORN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER ON WALL AND MIXER ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES AND AREA SURROUNDING NOZZLES WITH BUILDUP FROM SPLASHES AT BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE OF UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK WITH BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING WATER TANK AND STORAGE AREA WITH LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 40 POUNDS RIBS, 60 POUNDS RIB TIPS, 75 POUNDS BRISKET, 20 POUNDS CHEESE, 5 POUNDS COLESLAW ($850). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMANAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Apr 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-8-21 INSPECTION # 2492554. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLE TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SHELVES. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.3F, PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.1F, CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.1F, BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS AT 80.1F, AND ANOTHER BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS AT 85.1F. MANANGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF COOKED BEANS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100 AND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON OUTDOOR COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN RUSTED LOWER SHELVE ON FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Aug 16, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR AT 45.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CITY OF CHICAGO.ORG .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH SLICED TOMATOES , CALL SLAW,COOKED PASTA,HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN) STORED IN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 45-49 F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010 CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE FINGERNAILS LONG POLISHED AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/18/2019 REPORT # 2285403 NOT CORRECTED #41 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF DIRTY, DRY CLOTH TOWELS WITH OUT STORING THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES #53 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM #53 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON UNISEX BATHROOM #55 MUST REMOVE DAMAGED AND STAIN CEILING TILES FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.CEILING TILES USED FOR REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE AND NOT ACOUSTIC TILES WITH HOLES. #55 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS #56 MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR NON PROTECTED GLASS LIGHTS #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE ARE EATING AND DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN KITCHEN ARE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP AREA .MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES EATING AND PERSONAL DRINKS, ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN RUSTED LOWER SHELVE ON FOOD PREP TABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE
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Apr 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SMOKERS BAKING GRILL TRAYS AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS TO VOID BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOOD STORED ON RACKS CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF DIRTY, DRY CLOTH TOWELS WITH OUT STORING THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON UNISEX BATHROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING MECHANISM
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA IS USED AS STORAGE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CREATES CLUTTER WITH HARBORAGE FOR PEST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS GRILLS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND STANDING DIRTY WATER IN UTILITY AND BOILER ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DAMAGED AND STAIN CEILING TILES FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.CEILING TILES USED FOR REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE AND NOT ACOUSTIC TILES WITH HOLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR NON PROTECTED GLASS LIGHTS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS, REAR STORAGE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE FINGERNAILS VERY LONG AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON UNISEX BATHROOM AND REPAIR SELF CLOSING MECHANISM
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SMOKERS BAKING GRILL TRAYS AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS TO VOID BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOOD STORED ON RACKS CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF DIRTY, DRY CLOTH TOWELS WITH OUT STORING THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA IS USED AS STORAGE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CREATES CLUTTER WITH HARBORAGE FOR PEST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH DISPOSAL AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DAMAGED AND STAIN CEILING TILES FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.CEILING TILES USED FOR REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE AND NOT ACOUSTIC TILES WITH HOLES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND STANDING DIRTY WATER IN UTILITY AND BOILER ROOM
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS GRILLS
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR NON PROTECTED GLASS LIGHTS
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS, REAR STORAGE
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 23, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, MAC AND CHEESE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOWED UP 30 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WASHROOM BY FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER).
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: NO CUSTOMERS ALLOWED TO USE REAR WASHROOM (BY FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA).
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F). NOTED BAKED BEANS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F PREVIOUSLY COOKED A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1770554 ISSUED ON 05-10-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Instructed facility to install and maintain a splash guard between the 1 compartment sink and the three compartment sink. #35 - Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. #38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain a dipper well for ice cream service.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, BOILER ROOM AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.--------NOTED GAP/OPENING ON WALL FRAME (CORNER) LEADING TO REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.----------CEILING INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WASHROOM BY FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER).
41
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE REAR WASHROOM (BY FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA).
44
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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May 10, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the 1 compartment sink and the three compartment sink.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the walls of the rear prep area.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a dipper well for ice cream service. Observed a small leak at the pipe below the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a backflow prevention device at the espresso machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Earl's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Earl's BBQ on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Earl's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Earl's BBQ.
Has Earl's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Earl's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Earl's 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 Earl's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Earl's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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