Friend BBQ
2358 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2019-11-06
What You Should Know
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 7 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Inspection History
2019-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT INCLUDING A SANITIZER THAT CAN KILL NOROVIRUS AND FACE MASK; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED THE OUTER REAR EXIT SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF OUTER REAR EXIT SIDE DOOR.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND GRILL).
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
2018-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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