MARY'S BAR B QUE INC..

Chicago Health Dept

606 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

15 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WOOD WINDOW COVERINGS, TILES MISSING FROM THE FLOOR OF FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, FOOD AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR LEFT WALK IN FREEZER AND THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2223003 DATE 9-27-18. (Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

SEP 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B-C) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 (A) OBSERVED DARK DEEP STAINS AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO RESURFACE/PLACE CUTTING BOARD AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

JUN 7

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT THE WOOD ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE MICROWAVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE WASHROOM.

NOV 20

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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NOV 13

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND BOXES, ALSO GARBAGE PILLED ON SIDE THE DUMPSTER POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MAY 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND PREP TABLES AND GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

MAY 17

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FEB 27

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE CEILING LEAK IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

FEB 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE PALLET THAT THE FRYER SIT ON TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA. CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

DEC 18

2012

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 11

2012

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM AUGUST 22, 2012 WAS NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION #38 (INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. SINK MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ATTACHED AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

AUG 22

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. SINK MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ATTACHED AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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