Ted's BBQ

1158 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620

American

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Ted's BBQ has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 8, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Ted's BBQ's record stops at Mar 8, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Ted's BBQ's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 8, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALLS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Jan 23, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER SHUT OFF FROM THE STREET DUE TO SEVERE LEAKS INSIDE PREMISES AT THE HAND SINKS, MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. ALSO ADVISE MANAGER TO PROVIE A CUT OFF VALVE INSIDE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND/OR VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED FOR HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND/OR LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TEST CHEMICAL LEVEL IN 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DUMPSTER AND CONTRACT (PROOF OF SERVICE). PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALLS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ted's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ted's BBQ on file is from Mar 8, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ted's BBQ.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Ted's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ted'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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