Chicago
49
BEAT

Blackwood BBQ

28 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Clean record — passed all 12 inspections

Inspections
12
6 passed
Last Inspected
2023-06-12
Pass Rate
50%
0 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-06-12
No failures across all 12 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 13 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation critical 13×
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2023-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING) PAST DATE MARKED WITH A DATE OF 6/03/2023 DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 D...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2020-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK, TOMATOES, COLESLAW, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE C...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FO...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACK .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT A ND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON DESSERTS (PIE) IN 2-DOOR SELF-SERVE REACH N COOLER. LABELS MUST CONTAIN COMMON FOOD NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, AND THE NAME & PLACE OF THE BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to reseal and maintain at all times.

2018-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 2 door reach in continental cooler at a improper temperature of 48.2f to 50.1f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. instructed...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, located in 2 door reach in continental cooler, in front counter prep area: 48.2f, 10lbs of cole slaw, at value $5.00 49.0f, 8lbs of elotes/cooked corn salada, at value $5.00 5...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to reseal and maintain at all times.

2017-08-16 Pass Complaint
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found hot water faucet handle (stripped) in disrepair. All plumbing must be maintained. Must repair and maintain same.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed temperature display on hot box not functioning properly. Must repair or place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside hot box. Must maintain same.

2017-06-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Found standing water under hand sink and 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must keep all floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found hand sink without splash guard very close to 1 compartment prep sink, which is used for food preparation. Must install splash guard on the exposed hand to prevent contamination. Found standing water on floor from drainage hose from the walk in...

2016-10-27 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, MACARONI AND CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, ON...

minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE FORKS ARE BEING STORED WITH THE USE END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

minor Sanitation

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

A MOP WAS OBSERVED BEING STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-03-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.

2014-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-05-01 Pass License

No violations found.

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