SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SANDERS BBQ.

EAT. 98/100

1742 W 99TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 22, 2025 · passed

7 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SODA SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES OR REMOVE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA NEAR THE DEEP FYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

SEP 26
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SODA SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES OR REMOVE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA NEAR THE DEEP FYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

JUN 11
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE PATIO DOOR WITH A MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHIND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A DARK SUBSTANCE OF SOME SORT ALL OVER THE SINK, FAUCET AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND ANY FOOD ITEMS COOKED IN THE AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO OF THE LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AREA.

JAN 10
2025
PASSED
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SIGNS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED OLD FLY STRIP IN 3 COMP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT REPLACE.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

ALL FROZEN FISH MUST BE THAWED OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WARE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY CONTAMINATION. INVERT OR OBTAIN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ARTICLES.

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

ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE TO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNUSED OPEN DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WASTE CAN NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PAPRE TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL WEL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE CLEANED AND INVERTED TO PROPERLY AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMIVED AND OR ORGANIZED AND UP OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 21
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2024
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, CONTAINERS ARE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND ADD ADDITONAL PICK UPS REGULARLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

APR 26
2024
PASSED
0 violations

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