Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

Blackwood BBQ

211 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 7 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-08
Pass Rate
57%
1 failure
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-10-08
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-10-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Busing Tubs and racks for sauce bottles not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

2023-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PULLED CHICKEN AT 114.6F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING...

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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLER AND LOW BOY DRAWERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2022-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD "LIQUID GOLD" (ONION GARLIC SAUCE) WITH A PREPARE BY DATE OF 7/22/22, SAID SAUCE IS MADE IN HOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WI...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS AT BOTH REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND CONDIMENTS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNKNOWN LIQUID LEAKING IN DINING AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2021-01-05 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS (POP AND JUICE) INSIDE BEVERAGE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN SAID AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDER NEATH FRONT PREP AREA STEAM TABLES ON FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAINTAIN FREE OF PUDDLES OF WATER TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

2020-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER WITH SPOUT STORED INSIDE HAND-SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSPECTOR UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND NOT USE HAND-SINKS FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND-WASHIN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE @ HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSU...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF BEEF @112.0F , AND 5 LBS OF PULLED PORK @ 119.0F LOCATED IN HOT HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COLE SLAW LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT @ 46.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS ITEMS @ 41.0F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLID...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES ... NEAR WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND SHELVING UNIT, FLYING NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND ON BROWN PAPER ME...

serious Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS (POP AND JUICE) INSIDE BEVERAGE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN SAID AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDER NEATH FRONT PREP AREA STEAM TABLES ON FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAINTAIN FREE OF PUDDLES OF WATER TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

2019-05-13 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILDUP ON COUNTERS, FLOORS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH RESTROOM DISCONNECTED (NONFUNCTIONAL) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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