King B.B.Q

6129 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2013

Score

Low Risk

King B.B.Q has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Apr 8, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at King B.B.Q since Apr 8, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS AT REAR NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT FRONT. MUST REPLACE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RESTROOM AT CEILING. MUST REPLACE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER WHERE NECESSARY AT REAR AND IN OFFICE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 19, 2011

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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED POLISH (159.8) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H70428 COURT DATE 2-24-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNER IN ALL AREAS.

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 LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND OFFICE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK. WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER 3-COMP SINK (SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King B.B.Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King B.B.Q on file is from Apr 8, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King B.B.Q?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King B.B.Q.

Has King B.B.Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King B.B.Q have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King B.B.Q 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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