Remis Barbeque and Chicken

3715 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

American

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Remis Barbeque and Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2016. On Apr 11, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Remis Barbeque and Chicken is from Apr 11, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

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

Remis Barbeque and Chicken's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 11, 2017

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND A PIPE UNDERNEATH. ALSO MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR 3 COMP SINK.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS BY NEXT INSPECTION.

Aug 15, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 9, 2016

License

9 minor violations.

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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: 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR INSIDE OFFICE AREA, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT, AND REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR(SWEEPER IN POOR REPAIR(HANGING OFF AT LEFT SIDE AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY(1/4 INCH GAP NOTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO RIGHT SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(CANNOT SET SINK UP PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED TO WASH HANDS CORRECTLY. THE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS DO NOT EXTEND OVER INTO THE WASH BOWL, MUST REPLACE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-0030.

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

Inspector notes: WOODEN PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE OR IN GOOD REPAIR, MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND COOLERS, BBQ PIT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DIRT, DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE DIRT, STAINS, MASSIVE COB WEBS ARE PRESENT. SEAL ALL VISIBLE OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE PRESENT AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: CUT DOWN ALL TALL WEEDS IN BACK YARD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Remis Barbeque and Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Remis Barbeque and Chicken on file is from Apr 11, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Remis Barbeque and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Remis Barbeque and Chicken.

Has Remis Barbeque and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Remis Barbeque and Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Remis Barbeque and Chicken 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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