The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que

3309 E 106Th Street, Chicago, IL 60617

American

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2014

Score

Low Risk

The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2011. The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que was last inspected on Jun 26, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que since Jun 26, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND STACK INSIDE BBQ PITT.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Apr 29, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: SEAL/REPAIR ALL RAW WOOD SHELING UNITS.

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

Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

May 7, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: no paper towel device at front hand sink in prep area.must install.

Jun 17, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BBQ PIT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que on file is from Jun 26, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que.

Has The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bar B Que Zone — the Original Leon's Bar -B - Que 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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