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Mom's BBQ

5805 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mom's BBQ, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 7, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Mom's BBQ is from Mar 7, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items in cooler, reach in freezer not properly dated, must properly date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES BROKEN/CRACKED UNDER THE STOVE AND GRILL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, AND GRILL (WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE) AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (All 3 drain stoppers are broken). BROKEN HANDLE OF THE HOT WATER OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR THE HANDLE. LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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82
May 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to provide light.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
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86
May 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.
32
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND OPENING OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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90
Jul 27, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mom's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mom's BBQ on file is from Mar 7, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mom's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mom's BBQ.

Has Mom's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mom's BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mom's 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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