Grab a Bite BBQ

2105 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Grab a Bite BBQ appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “all food employees have food handler training” has been the most frequent reason, cited 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR TWO OF THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADEQUATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH FOOD COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 16, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED A FOUR DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE DINING AREA. REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ONCE STAFF IS HIRED, EMPLOYEES MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Oct 21, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON SITE. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND RANGING 69.0F-76.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDWASHING SINKS HOT WATER MUST REACH 100.0F AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS, AND SINK IN THE HALLWAY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOUR DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE DINING AREA. REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ONCE STAFF IS HIRED, EMPLOYEES MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grab a Bite BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grab a Bite BBQ on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grab a Bite BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grab a Bite BBQ.

Has Grab a Bite BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grab a Bite BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grab a Bite 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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