Uncle J's BBQ
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2022
90
Score
Uncle J's BBQ has been inspected 15 times since 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 2, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Uncle J's BBQ's record stops at Aug 2, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 20 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 2, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WHEELS, PIPES ALONG BACK OF COOK LINE, ETC.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS WOOD USED AT FLOOR COVERING IN RESTROOM. MUST SEAL TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON COUNTER TOPS AND IN COOLERS. FOUND SAUSAGE LINKS @ 69.8F; TURKEY @ 69.4F, AND PORK RIBS @ 48.1- 52.4F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS (OR 135F OR MORE) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES; APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK FLIES; APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED RAW PORK RIBS SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (PORK FROZEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
35
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WHEELS, PIPES ALONG BACK OF COOK LINE, ETC.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL ALONG FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR/ CLOSE HOLE IN WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED POROUS WOOD USED AT FLOOR COVERING IN RESTROOM. MUST SEAL TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER ETC-----FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, BBQ PIT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GREASE,DIRT AND SMOKE FROM WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
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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Apr 1, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMSIES; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, IN OFFICE AREA ON SHELF AND FLOOR, ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE BEFORE REINSPECTION DATE NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER ETC-----FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, BBQ PIT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GREASE,DIRT AND SMOKE FROM WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL.
55
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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Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WARPED, MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER, UNDER THE FRYERS, PIT AND SINKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WINDOW SILL LEDGE IN FRONT OF THE PIT WITH THICK DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE AREA OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BBQ PIT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 7, 2020
Complaint
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2303843 DATED 07/29/19 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55- MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. -MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. -MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS. #57- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 LIVE BIG FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND 5 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 5 IN THE REAR MECHANICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST/RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BBQ PIT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER, UNDER THE FRYERS, PIT AND SINKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WINDOW SILL LEDGE IN FRONT OF THE PIT WITH THICK DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WARPED, MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE AREA OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jul 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM, PORK HOT LINKS IN PAN WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON TABLE IN PREP AREA AT 78.8F DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 41 F DEGREES OR BELOW. APPROX. WEIGHT 15LBS VALUE $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING BY MOP SINK AND IN RESTROOM AT REAR. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND DRIPPING ON TO GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT REAR AND BY MOP SINK. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 26, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, SINKS AND IN CORNER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BLOWN BULBS IN PREP AREAS; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INSIDE AND AREA AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINET UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, FRONT EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WEST WALL, IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR NOT LEVEL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, IN WASHROOM AROUND PIPE FITINGS, ETC. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Sep 28, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND SNOW BLOWER IN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDER WOODEN BOARDS AND PRINTER ALONG WEST WALL IN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON LEDGE NEAR FRONT WINDOW. OBSERVED ON 20 FLYING INSPECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, OFFICE AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON LEDGE IN OFFICE AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINET UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, FRONT EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WEST WALL, IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR NOT LEVEL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, IN WASHROOM AROUND PIPE FITINGS, ETC. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Mar 16, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 8, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. THE HANDLE TO THE LEFT DOOR OF THE SAME FREEZER IS BROKEN; REPAIR HANDLE OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle J's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle J's BBQ on file is from Aug 2, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle J's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Uncle J's BBQ.
Has Uncle J's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle J's BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle J's BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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