Chicago
41
BEAT

BBQ Supply Co.

1301 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
8 passed
Last Inspected
2022-12-05
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-12-05)
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2019, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 35 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 35×
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety serious
2022-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2022-11-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (SINKS, DISHMACHINE, SHELVES) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON CEILING VENTS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED FOR LIGHTS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM MARCH 18, 2021. #55 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.

2021-04-09 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.

2021-03-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.

2021-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. FOUND A 0 PPM READING FROM THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MACHINE MUST DISPENSE THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.

2019-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WHILE ON PREMISES TO COMPLETE 9/26/2019 INSPECTION REPORT OBSERVED BOTH WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES AND STAFF WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNS. WATER IN TOILET OF ONE WASH ROOM CLOGGED AND THE OTHER WASHROOMS' TOILET WHEN FLUSHED HAS SEWAGE BACKING OUT FROM F...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

2019-09-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

2018-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed items in coolers improperly labeled. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed bulk food containers without proper labels of contents in rear. Must label all bulk/dry storage items with proper name. Must maintain same.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed uncovered light and broken light shield in rear prep/dish area. Must provide light shield for all lighting. Must replace. Must maintain same.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

2017-02-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT.

2016-07-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2016-06-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,PORK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2015-06-11 Pass Complaint
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

spector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

2015-03-25 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

2014-09-09 Pass License

No violations found.

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