Chicago
18
BEAT

Kiss the Cook BBQ

4001 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 2 of 7 inspections passed

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-25
Pass Rate
29%
2 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2024)
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 26×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 190.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERV...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2025-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH SPACES AND GAPS IN DOOR. OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT-PROOF.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

O5-205.15 BSERVED HANDSINK IN RESTROOM WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTERS, OTHER DETRITUS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-07-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; FRONT PREP SINK, BATHROOM SINK, REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ...

critical Documentation & Training

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED COOKED RIBS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER COVERED IN FUZZY MOLD LIKE SPORES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED).

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 66�F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AND BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER, IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, IN THE PREP ROOM AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE RO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH SPACES AND GAP IN DOOR. OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED RAGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON TABLES, SINK, AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD OF SOILED RAGS AND STORE RAGS FOR WIPING IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN RESTROOM WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTERS, OTHER DETRITUS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING CHICKEN, ALFREDO SAUCE, NACHO CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON COLD HELD TCS FOODS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED IN COOLING UNITS (BAKED POTATOES, PASTA, RICE, JERK CHICKEN) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIROITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET FIXTURES ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

2024-06-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-06-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, ALFREDO PASTA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ANY HANDSINK IN FRONT OR REAR PREP HANDSINK OR TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSEPCTION... NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 250LBS COOKED RIBS, 50 LBS WINGS, 120 LBS COOKED CHICKEN PARTS, 50 LBS PASTA, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 52F-65F. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. COST $500...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 52F. OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEEMPERATURE 0F 62F. BOTH UNITS WERE STORING TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME. UNUT TAGGED...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. MUST MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BEHIND LARGE SMOKER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS AND IN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FOOD, SAUCES, INGREDIENTS ETC.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSEREVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA PLUMBING FIXTURE (FAUCET) MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM FREE OF ACUUMULATED BUILD UP.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2022-04-15 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

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