Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2023
67
Score
The health department has logged 24 inspections at Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue, the earliest from 2012. On Apr 4, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 4, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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67
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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82
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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82
Oct 26, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SEASONING SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SEASONING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALLETS BEING USED FOR STORING ITEMS IN LARGE WALK IN. FLOORS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA AND REMOVE ALL PALLETS AND CRATES IN FACILITY AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF THE FOOD SERVICE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST OR INSECTS.
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78
Jan 5, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 AND #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE JUNE 22, 2020 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS (EMPLOYEES) AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO PRODUCE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS IN THE PREP AREA (TWO AND THREE DOOR UNITS); INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING CHICKEN. CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE REAR PREP TABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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70
Jun 23, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BOXES ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF OF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS: BICYCLES, WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA. CLUTTER ENCOURAGES PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. .
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82
Jun 16, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED HOTLINK. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 - 60 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, UTILITY CLOSET, ALONG BACK WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN COOLER.MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020(A).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN RIBS THAWING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW RIBS IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF SEASONING WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BOXES ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF OF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS: BICYCLES, WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA. CLUTTER ENCOURAGES PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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52
Jul 17, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE NEED CLEANING SOME DARK GROOVES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST IDENTIFY ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LARGE BINS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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86
Jul 10, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR COOKED PORK HOT LINKS. APPROX 60-LBS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F TO 66.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DIACARDED BY (PIC) AT COST APPROX $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OB SERVED 8 LARGE FLIES IN PREP AND REAR INSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA, 65 SMALL GNATS FLYING AROUND IN STORAGE DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVERMUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY NEEDED INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.SANITIZER
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE NEED CLEANING SOME DARK GROOVES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST IDENTIFY ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LARGE BINS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UNCLEAN ITEMS, WHITE UNUSED STORAGE SHELF OF GREASE,ETC TO PREVENT A PEST BREEDING AREA.
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Dec 5, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND COLE SLAW REFRIGERATED WITHOUT THE PROPER DATE MARKING ON CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR THE RTE COLE SLAW ("PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATE"). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER STORING THE COLE SLAW IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 28, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (STORING COLE SLAW) IN THE PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (STORING COLE SLAW) IN THE PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND STORED ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN AREA WHERE SAUCE IS PREPARED ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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78
Sep 14, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED
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95
Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS NEED CLEANING. WALLS NEED CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
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86
May 10, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASH ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SMALL ROOF LEAK NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MINIMIZE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASH ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SMALL ROOF LEAK NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MINIMIZE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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78
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; DEEP FRYERS, BBQ OVEN, LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, ALSO CLEAN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND CEILING VENTS. CLEAN WALLS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE BBQ GRILL IS LOCATED, AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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82
May 21, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TRASH CANS IN TOILETROOMS,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARDS IN REACH IN COOLER,SAW MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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64
Nov 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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82
Mar 6, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS FOR FANS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FANS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 23, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS FOR FANS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FANS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER (ICE BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER (ICE BUILDUP).
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 18, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT. ADJUST METAL THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH LEFT ENTRY DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTALL A MOP RACK IN MOP CLOSET FOR PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue on file is from Apr 4, 2023. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue.
Has Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle John's Barbecue — Dat Barbecue means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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