SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MR. B'S CARIBBEAN GRILL, INC..

BEAT. 27/100

4801 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Feb 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS BEEF, CHICKEN ARE PREPPED AND SERVED. JASON BARRETT ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:40PM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2629375 DATED 01/07/26. #38 OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROGHOUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. DROPPING HAD DECEASED TO 15-20. MANAGER CLEANED UP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

JAN 7
2026
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROGHOUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 21
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SERVICE/ MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP/SERVICE SINK. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOORS IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER AND WILL CONTAIN DRY STORAGE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. RESTORE CEILING ON BASEMENT TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7
2025
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BAR AREA INTENDED TO BE USED FOR A JUICE BAR CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED WAREWASHING AREA IN REAR OF KITCHEN CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS NEED TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A ILLINOIS HEALTH DEPARTENT LICENSE NUMBER AND THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN VERIFICATION FROM A LICENSED TECHNICIAN, DATE OF APPLICATION, TARGETED PESTS, A RECORD OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES AND MONITORING STATIONS PLACED AND MONITORED DURING INSPECTION AND A RECORD OF ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNDER WASTWATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MOVE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER FROM UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES AND MAINTIAN.

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

OBSERVED DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE OF RACKS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SERVICE/ MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP/SERVICE SINK. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOORS IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER AND WILL CONTAIN DRY STORAGE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. RESTORE CEILING ON BASEMENT TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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