Holy Smoques BBQ

2524 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

American

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Holy Smoques BBQ. The most recent visit was on Feb 15, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Holy Smoques BBQ's record stops at Feb 15, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Holy Smoques BBQ on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Feb 13, 2024

License

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN HEATER/AC CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID UNIT OR BRING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Smoques BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Smoques BBQ on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Smoques BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holy Smoques BBQ.

Has Holy Smoques BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holy Smoques BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holy Smoques 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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