Uncle John's Bar-B-Que

337 E 69Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
American
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2013
74
Score
Medium Risk

Uncle John's Bar-B-Que appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2013. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Uncle John's Bar-B-Que since Sep 16, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.

Uncle John's Bar-B-Que's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1319752 ON 9-9-13 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COOK LINE,ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALONG WALLS,ON LOWER SECTIONS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS,UNDER PREP TABLES,IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319579 ON 6-6-13 NOT CORRECTED. (38)REPAIR 2ND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON SITE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
14
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN FURNACE ROOM AND ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE REAR PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FANS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF FRYERS,SHELVES AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR EXTERIOR STORAGE AREAS.
41
74
Sep 9, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES ON SITE. NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COOK LINE,ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALONG WALLS,ON LOWER SECTIONS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS,UNDER PREP TABLES,IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319579 ON 6-6-13 NOT CORRECTED. (36)MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (38)REPAIR 2ND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN FURNACE ROOM AND ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE REAR PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FANS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF FRYERS,SHELVES AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
67
Jun 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,CABINETS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR 2ND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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Jul 31, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS,UNDER STEAM TABLE AND UNDER ENRITE COOK AND HOT HOLDING LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INFRONT PREP AREA BY BARBEQUE PIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE/SOURCE AT UNUSED 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE AND OTHER STORAGE AREAS.
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Jul 13, 2012
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 525LBS OF COOKED PORK RIBS,PORK RIB TIPS,TURKEY TIPS,CHICKEN WINGS,CHICKEN PARTS,HALF CHICKEN,RAW PORK RIBS,RAW PORK TIPS AND RAW BEEF RIBS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.1-90.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRYERS,IN CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER,BEHIND THE FURNACE AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CABINET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS,UNDER STEAM TABLE AND UNDER ENRITE COOK AND HOT HOLDING LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INFRONT PREP AREA BY BARBEQUE PIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE/SOURCE AT UNUSED 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE AND OTHER STORAGE AREAS.
41
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Jan 30, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING.
32
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS.
33
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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
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. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. REMOVE SEASONINGS FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN REAR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
70
Jan 23, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRYERS, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE ALONG EAST WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE ALONG WEST WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77187 COURT DATE 2-23-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
32
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS.
33
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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
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. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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74
Jun 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN MOP SINK. REPLACE SCORED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED.
33
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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
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. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND SINKS.
35
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May 16, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
32
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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FAN GUARD COVERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES REAR.
33
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.REPLACE MISSING TILES FROM FLOOR.
34
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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP AREAS FRONT SIDE AND REAR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO REPLACE.
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May 9, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, June 25, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Apr 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 50 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
36
86
Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.OUTSIDE/INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS, STEAM TABLE DEEP FRYERS/WARMER,PREP TABLE LEGE, SHELVES, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPTMENT. MUST BE CORRECTED BY JAN. 15, 2011
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, THEY HAVE DEEP GROVES AND VERY DISCOLORED.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT STORE, REPLACE MISSING/BROKER TILES, MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH WITHOUT WEAK SPOTS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT STORE.
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82
Jun 21, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle John's Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle John's Bar-B-Que on file is from Sep 16, 2013. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle John's Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Uncle John's Bar-B-Que.

Has Uncle John's Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle John's Bar-B-Que have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle John's Bar-B-Que means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.