THE BBQ SHACK.

Chicago Health Dept

2734 W 111TH ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE REAR DOOR AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

NOV 18

2025

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP DISPENCER LOCATED OVER THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A WAY OF MAKING SURE IT IS NOT BEING USED AS A HAND WASHING STATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5

2025

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP DISPENCER LOCATED OVER THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A WAY OF MAKING SURE IT IS NOT BEING USED AS A HAND WASHING STATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER COUNTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 16

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AR P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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