T. N. T. BBQ Grill

7138 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, T. N. T. BBQ Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that T. N. T. BBQ Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 26, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 19, 2011

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

34

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED04-22-10.

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Sep 23, 2010

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED 4.22.10.

33

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED 4.22.10.

34

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED 4.22.10.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED 4.22.10.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN REPORT #88352 DATED 4.22.10.

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Apr 22, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under cooking equipment, storage shelving, rear storage shelving need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had peeling paint/holes, shall be repair, ceiling tiles in prep area, dining area need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.exhaust vent for bbq, unit shall be sealed/repaired.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was T. N. T. BBQ Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T. N. T. BBQ Grill on file is from Jan 26, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T. N. T. BBQ Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at T. N. T. BBQ Grill.

Has T. N. T. BBQ Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at T. N. T. BBQ Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at T. N. T. BBQ Grill 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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