SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BBQ SUPPLY CO..

BEAT. 41/100

1301 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 5, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 7 critical

RECORDS COVER

8 YEARS

since Sep 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5

2022

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

NOV 28

2022

FAILED

10 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation

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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MINORFacility 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.

APR 9

2021

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MAR 19

2021

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MAR 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

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 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST IF MACHINE IS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CORRECT BY DATE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

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SEP 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

CRITICALSanitation

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 FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED BACK-UP FROM DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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.

SEP 26

2019

FAILED

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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.

DEC 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSChemical 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

MINORFood 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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

FEB 23

2017

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

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

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT.

JUL 13

2016

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

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.

JUN 29

2016

FAILED

5 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSOther

* 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

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

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.

JUN 11

2015

PASSED

9 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOROther

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

spector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

MAR 25

2015

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOROther

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

SEP 9

2014

PASSED

0 violations

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