Milt's BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
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Score
Milt's BBQ appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHILED COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SHOES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM MUST BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECION. MUST PROPERLY LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINESHED WOOD WALLS AT THE REAR GABINET LOCATED NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. SURFACES MOST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INDSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR UTILITY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OPENING AND MISSING WALL IN REAR UTILITY AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE SODA ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AND BAR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOWER LEFT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET TORN/RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Mar 17, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES AND KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.0 F, FOUND CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SALAD REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER BETWEEN 58.0 F AND 59.0 F- CHICKEN BREAST, CHICKEN WINGS, GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HLED AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE UTILITY SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION TURKEY AND BEEF WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS ETC) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING HANDLE AND BROKEN INNER INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Jul 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PRE-SET CUPS ON DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE DEPOSITS FROM WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR FRYER.
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Dec 19, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED BRISKET STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 95.5F TO 98.2 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $175. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS. OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNLABELED.MUST LABEL ITEMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HEAR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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82
Mar 11, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE WATER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 10, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE WATER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK CUT OUT WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS COMPLETE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE WATER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK CUT OUT WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS COMPLETE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT THE PIPE BELOW THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND COMING FROM A PIPE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST ON WALL VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OR ON EACH MENU AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE WATER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK CUT OUT WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS COMPLETE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT THE PIPE BELOW THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND COMING FROM A PIPE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF BBQ BRISKET AT TEMPERATURE 91.8F TO 117.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS VALUE $180. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/08/14, REPORT#1092767. (3))MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MANAGER LABELED AND DATED ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AND LABELED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY MOP SINK MUST REMOVE GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Jan 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING , AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREAS IN HALLWAY ON WALLS NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS .MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO MINIMIZE PEST PROBLEM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND DISPLAYED AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI,BEEF BRISKET,BAKED BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS DISPLAYED AS REQUIRED. THE ONLY CERTIFICATE POSTED IS THE STATE CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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 AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE FOOD PREP TABLE,AND UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER REQUIRE CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WHERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHILE WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Dec 27, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER FITTING ICE BIN COVERS AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE RESTROOMS AND THROUGHOUT DINING AREA TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL AT THE POS SYSTEM LOCATION SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT DUMP SINK ACROSS FROM DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milt's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milt's BBQ on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milt's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Milt's BBQ.
Has Milt's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milt's BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Milt's BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Milt's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milt's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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