BLACKWOOD BBQ.

Chicago Health Dept

251 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES/TABLE TOPS. MUS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

JUN 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CORN AND COLESLAW FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES 48 AND 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF COOKED CORN HELD AT 48 F AND 1 POUND OF COLESLAW HELD AT 46 F ($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations
MAY 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAN UP KIT & POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE KIT & POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP INACCESSIBLE FOUND FILLED 8QT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD STORGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

15# PORK SAUSAGE LINKS WRAPPED COMPLETLY COVERED IN WALK IN COOLER IS 177.2F, 10# SHREDDED BBQ JACK FRUIT SEEDS CONATINER WRAPPED IN WALK-IN COOLER IS 105.4F. FOOD DID NOT COOL FROM 135°F TO 70°F WITHIN TWO HOURS AND FROM 135°F TO 41°F OR LESS WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. REVIEWED COOLING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. 25# OF INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED WITH VALUE OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED METAL BASKET FILPPED UPSIDE DOWN AND USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE METAL BASKET FOR ELEVATION WHICH IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL MEETING NSF/ANSI CERTIFICATION OF USE WITH A FOODSERVICE FACILITY.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10/16/23, REPORT #2583398. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

OCT 16
2023
PASS · 0 violations

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