Piggyback BBQ

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Piggyback BBQ stretching back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Piggyback BBQ is from Mar 24, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Piggyback BBQ squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS IN THE CORNERS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA SYRUP BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES.

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

Inspector notes: THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Sep 14, 2015

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY/DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.

Aug 20, 2015

License

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE NOT ON AND OPERATING. ALSO NOTED A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 65 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLERS SO THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND HAVE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THAT THEY MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES F. ALSO, SMOKER BEING USED TO PREPAREA BBQ FOOD ITEMS NOT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR APPROVAL.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPALCE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED SPLASHING AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET SPOUT EXTENDED OVER EACH COMPARTMENT. THE SPOUT APPEARS TO BE TOO LONG FOR THE SMALL SINK. ADVISED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A SMALLER SCALE SPOUT THAT EXTENDS OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT SPLASHING.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE THE PROPER COVER.

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

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piggyback BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piggyback BBQ on file is from Mar 24, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piggyback BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three 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 four 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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