Piggyback BBQ

176 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

American

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Piggyback BBQ three times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Jun 30, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Piggyback BBQ's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 30, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Across the inspection history, “* certified food manager on site” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Piggyback BBQ's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2016

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1 COMP SINK ON LEFT AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS UPON INSPECTION. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS AVAILABLE.( ,IE BEEF BRISKET, PREPING CHICKEN, PREPARING FOOD ORDERS DURING INSPECTION,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSE OF PEPSI POP MACINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO EXPOSE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NOT CLEANOF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN

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

Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA.MST INSTALL

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,( RUGS BOXES,ETC) IN DOORWAY TO HOT WATER TANK ROOM.UNABLE TO INSPECT ROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT ANY HAIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

May 24, 2016

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING INSPECTION. APPROX 2- 13LB BEEF BRISKETS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 132.0F ,AND MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPS AT 124F,IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ,1LB PIECE OF BEEF BRISKET UNDER A HOT HOLDING HEATING LAMP AT 113.4F.ALSO APPROX 4LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 52.1F, 6 LBS GEORGIA CAVIAR-( BLACK EYE PEAS,TOMATO ,ONION,), 3LBS- TOMATO SALSA AT 68.7F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDE APPOROX 40LBS AT COST APPROX 275.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED( ,IE BEEF BRISKET, PREPARING PULLED PORK SANDWHICH ORDERS DURING INSPECTION,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LARGE DRY STORAGE SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL LABELS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSE OF PEPSI POP MACINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO EXPOSE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NOT CLEANOF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN.

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

Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA.MST INSTALL.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM BY REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITORS FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,( RUGS BOXES,ETC) IN DOORWAY TO HOT WATER TANK ROOM.UNABLE TO INSPECT ROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT ANY HAIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Oct 14, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORING AT THE BACK DOOR AND ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM DOOR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piggyback BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piggyback BBQ on file is from Jun 30, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piggyback BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Piggyback BBQ.

Has Piggyback BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piggyback BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Piggyback 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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