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BABB'S BBQ # 3

8450 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BABB'S BBQ # 3 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735096

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579144

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516238

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BOX AND UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING HEAVY SMOKE BUILD UP FROM PIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. IDPH'S INFO. GIVEN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516236

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME ON PREMISES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MOVED TO #14 48 HR.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED/NO PROOF OF REGISTRATION FROM MALCOM X COLLEGE,WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED RIB TIPS 144.6*F.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BOX AND UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS HEAVY SMOKE BUILD UP FROM THE PIT.ALSO REPAIR WALL FRONT BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532333

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME FOR REVIEW BY INSPECTOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE CHICKEN 165*F, CHICKEN 39.9*F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POUND CAKE PRE-CUT AND PLACED INTO PLASTIC CONTAINER, NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING IE, NAME ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BOX AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS HEAVY SMOKE BUILD UP FROM THE PIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435091

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND COOLERS. PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, AROUND THE MOP SINK, IN THE CLOSET AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435019

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING-TOUCHING RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLES PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS, TAKE PHONE ORDERS AND THEN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS PUT ON GLOVES TOUCHES GRABS BREAD TO WRAP AND PUT WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USES, TOUCHING PHONE, ETC. 7-38-010 (A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WASH BOWL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE, DRIPS OUT ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE TO THAT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND COOLERS. PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, AROUND THE MOP SINK, IN THE CLOSET AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST FIX THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (2) AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151307

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK, REPLACE DAMAGED TILES UNDER HOT WATER TANK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED WALL COVING FRONT REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LADIES ROOM CEILING, MENS ROOM WALL PEELING PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH RESTROOMS NEED REPAIR.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151302

Location recorded for this inspection · BABB'S BBQ # 3 · 8450 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: STEAM TABLE 220/ OUTLET 120 NEED TO REPLACE. NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: HOT WATER TANK POOR REPAIR PRESSURE RELIEF VAULVE LEAKING HOT WATER FROM THE TANK NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE UNIT. THE HOT WATER TANK WAS TURNED OFF AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION PREMISES NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK, REPLACE DAMAGED TILES UNDER HOT WATER TANK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED WALL COVING FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.REPAIR CEILING LADIES ROOM PEELING PAINT, MENS ROOM WALL ALSO PEELING PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO CHECK HOT WATER PRESSURE IN RESTROOMS BOTH LOW WATER PRESSURE.

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