The Slab Bar-B-Que
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited The Slab Bar-B-Que 18 times, with records going back to 2018. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Slab Bar-B-Que on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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90
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF 2 OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE SMALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE THAWING OF TCS FOODS, OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL REACHES 41F THEN PUT THE TCS FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE CONDENSERS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 1, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLERS ON SITE (NO FOOD) IN POOR REPAIR. MANAGER STATES THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED IN THE COMING DAYS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING NEEDED ON PREP SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTING
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Aug 23, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (NOT MANAGERS) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT ONE HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (NOT MANAGERS) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. FAN ABOVE DOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCT NAME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF DRY SPICE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AN IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH THE BAR-B-QUE PIT WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PRVENT BREEDING PLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AN IN CORNERS AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ONSITE. CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW IF NOT IN COMPLAINCE.
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Mar 9, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN IN THE WINDOW ABOVE THE REAR DOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FAN IN WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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May 5, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT EAST HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Mar 16, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH BAG OF SANITIZING WIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, POTATO SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPPER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Jul 25, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S ONLY FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WATER WAS TURNED OFF UPON THE BEGININNG OF THE INSPECTION, FACILITY WAS PREPPING TCS FOODS (PORK,COLESLAW) AT THIS TIME. MANAGER TURNED THE HOT AND COLD WATER BACK ON AND INSPECTOR NOTED A HEAVY LEAK WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HAND WASHING SINK ACCORDING TO LAW AND NEVER TURN OFF THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED COLLARD GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM OR BY THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON A PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR PROPERLY DRYING SANITIZED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CHARCOAL DEBRIS ON THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 13, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AROUND THE PIPES LEADING INTO THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM; SEAL AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO THE WALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Slab Bar-B-Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Slab Bar-B-Que on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Slab Bar-B-Que?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at The Slab Bar-B-Que.
Has The Slab Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Slab Bar-B-Que have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Slab 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.
How often is The Slab Bar-B-Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Slab Bar-B-Que is inspected around two times per year on average.
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