Good BBQ

7753 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

American

Last inspected: Jul 26, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Good BBQ, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 26, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Good BBQ's record stops at Jul 26, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Good BBQ trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLES MISSING ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND THE HOT AND COLD KNOBS MISSING ON THE 3 COMP SINK FIXTURES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS BOTTOM SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Nov 16, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNACE IN 1ST. FL. ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER ALSO,APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND REAR COOLER STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT SOME HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT SOME HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT,OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMP PUMP LID MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS UNDER HAND SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT ABOVE MOPSINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Good BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Good BBQ on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Good BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Good BBQ.

Has Good BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Good BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Good 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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