The BBQ Shack

1709 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The BBQ Shack was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “warewashing facilities” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The BBQ Shack's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN OPENING ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS AND SERVING UTENSILS (SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) NOT INVERTED ON THE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2026
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING OR REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS APPROVED FOR USE BY CDPH. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS AND SERVING UTENSILS (SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) NOT INVERTED ON THE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN OPENING ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The BBQ Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The BBQ Shack on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The BBQ Shack?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The BBQ Shack.

Has The BBQ Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The BBQ Shack have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The BBQ Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.