Honey 1 BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2015
61
Score
Going back to 2010, Honey 1 BBQ has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Honey 1 BBQ's record stops at Mar 24, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Honey 1 BBQ's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE UTILSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP SIDES AND INSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEATIL CELAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NOT FINISHED. MUST REPAIR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: : FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. OBSERVED NO LOGS, RECORDS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OBSERVED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UPRIGHT COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 71.1. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN TEMPERATURE OF 40,0 OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF RAW PORK RIBS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 60.6F-66.5F ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 LBS OF COOKED BBQ RIBS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 90.6F-110.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 140LBS VALUE OF 400.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES OBSERVED TWO LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/12/15 REPORT# 1473655. (34) FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUT, REATTACH COVING AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 35 FOUND TARPS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SEAL ALL WALLS, AND MAINTAIN SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FROM FLOOR TO CEILING AND TO MAINTAIN. 37 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR. 41 FOUND WOOD (FOR FIRE PIT) STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, STORE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTILSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP SIDES AND INSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEATIL CELAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NOT FINISHED. MUST REPAIR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. OBSERVED NO LOGS, RECORDS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS OF POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN AND PORK)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, RANGING FROM 50.3F-58F, ON THE PREP TABLE. MEAT WAS VALUED AT $235 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD PHF AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUT, REATTACH COVING AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND TARPS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SEAL ALL WALLS, AND MAINTAIN SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FROM FLOOR TO CEILING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WOOD (FOR FIRE PIT) STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, STORE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: STILL OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIB TIPS SAME VIOLATION NOTED FROM INSPECTION ON 08-22-2013 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNITS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT PREP AREA OF DUST
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SOME FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA MUST REPLACE TILES ALSO DETAIL FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALSO WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING IN CEILING WHERE THE EXIT DOOR IS LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF BHAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP ARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIBS AND HOT LINKS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNITS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT PREP AREA OF DUST
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SOME FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA MUST REPLACE TILES ALSO DETAIL FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALSO WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING IN CEILING WHERE THE EXIT DOOR IS LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Mar 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ONLY HAVE A XEROX COPY, UNABLE TO PRODUCE A ACTUAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE COPY OF CERTIFICATE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 5/19/2011, FOR VIOLATION #34, FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, AND REPAIR, AND VIOLATION #35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS, THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN PIT
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May 27, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,CLEAN GREASE TRAP BOX SAME AREA.MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION AS REQUIRED.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,CLEAN WALLS THROGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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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.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT,PROPERLY STORE WOOD LOGS TO 6" OFF GROUND DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE OVEN,AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF REACH IN FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AND IN KITCHEN.
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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. FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES AND FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON 1STFL.BY REAR EXIT DOOR WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,AND REPAIR OPEN CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED STAIR WELL TO BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honey 1 BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honey 1 BBQ on file is from Mar 24, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honey 1 BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Honey 1 BBQ.
Has Honey 1 BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Honey 1 BBQ have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Honey 1 BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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