Uncle John's Barbecue
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2023
67
Score
Uncle John's Barbecue, located at 8247-8249 S Cottage Grove Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 4, 2023, with a score of 67. This inspection resulted in one major and six minor violations. Across 24 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
24
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 26, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 5, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jun 23, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 16, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Jul 17, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 10, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Dec 5, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jun 28, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 14, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
May 10, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 21, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Nov 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 6, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 23, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 24, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 18, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Apr 4, 2023 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT WORKING IN THE SAID TOILET RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C,) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS STORED IN THE BULK DRY SPICE CONTAINERS AND SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES AND REFRAIN FROM STORING THE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE FOOD ITEMS.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT MORE FREQUENTLY.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS OR FREQUENTLY.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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