APR 18
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLACKWOOD BBQ.
BEAT. 43/100
2032 W HUBBARD ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 18, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 112024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED WITH HOT WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL A WORKING LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
JAN 192023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS AROUND OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE OVENS TO BE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 122023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS WELL AS FOODSERVICE MANAGER(PHYSICALLY) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS AROUND OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE OVENS TO BE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 102021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PERSONAL FAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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NOV 302020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (49.5F) ON TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN PREPARED FOR COOKING IN FOOD GRADE BIN IN FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (52.0F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID CHICKEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GARAGE ARES USED TO HOLD RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THRU OUT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (LETTUCE, CHICKEN) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS CANNOT BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE OVENS, EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WAREHOUSE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE SMOKING ROOM AND BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.
JUN 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD VENTILATION AND PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER, CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN DISH AREA AND COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SORTING ROOM IN NEED EXTENDING TO ELIMINATE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOOD SPILLS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
OCT 212015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ON THE SMOKER PREP AREA.
MAY 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE VENTILATION FILTERS FOR THE MEAT SMOKERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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