Flintstone Smokepit BBQ
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2011
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The health department has logged three inspections at Flintstone Smokepit BBQ, the earliest from 2011. Flintstone Smokepit BBQ was last inspected on Nov 16, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Flintstone Smokepit BBQ since Nov 16, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “facilities to maintain proper temperature”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Flintstone Smokepit BBQ is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER UNPLUGGED, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON AND MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE AT 74.3F. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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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: FOUND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. OPEN BAIT FOUND UNDER TABLE AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY ENCLOSE BAIT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FAUCET REMOVED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND ATTACHEMENTS OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE CABINETS AT DINING AREA, FAN BLADES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA, CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DISH MACHINE, AND CLOSET AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, AT WALLS/CEILING IN BANQUET HALL/SEATING AREA, PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, TOILET ROOMS, CLOSETS. PROVIDE TRIM AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS IN BANQUET/DINING AREA ANDSTORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED ICE SCOOP.
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Aug 8, 2011
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. REFRIGERATIORS AT 43.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IE STEAM TABLE TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NOT OPEN OR OPERATING.
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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: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. ALSO, FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE TV STAND IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AROUND DISH MACHINE. RELOCATE PREP COOLER FROM DINING AREA INTO FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT/FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, TOILETS, UNDER, AROUND SEATING BOOTHS, DINING AREA, OVERHEAD FANS, BLINDS, FAN GUARD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, ATTACHMENTS AT VENTILATION HOOD, AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SEATING AREA AS NEEDED, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, WINDOW SILLS, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, AT WALLS/CEILING IN BANQUET HALL/SEATING AREA, PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, TOILET ROOMS, CLOSETS. REPAIR WALL COVING IN DINING AREA. PROVIDE TRIM AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL AT REAR SEATING AREA. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT. PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE STAINS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE AND AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LARGE WEEDS AROUND PERIMETER OF OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND AROUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS IN BANQUET/DINING AREA, PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED ICE SCOOP.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-32-020 (C) NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flintstone Smokepit BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flintstone Smokepit BBQ on file is from Nov 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flintstone Smokepit BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flintstone Smokepit BBQ.
Has Flintstone Smokepit BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flintstone Smokepit BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flintstone Smokepit 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.
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