Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HONEY 1 BBQ on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2644127
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE HOLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643818
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE HOLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2616443 DATED:4/25/25 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #49-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. #55-FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. #56-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616443
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607199
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590549
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS, (TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A MEAT THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STANDING IN DIRTY WATER. MUST CHANGE WATER MORE OFTEN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585898
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LEAKING AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT SINK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566702
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS) WHERE NEEDED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537795
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST FROM THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523510
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CHOPPING BLOCK EXTERIOR TO REMOVE CRUMBS FROM MEAT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369665
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359315
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LICENSE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (MUST KILL THE NOROVIRUS) TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REATTACH THE SPRING SO THAT THE DOOR WILL SELF CLOSE. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CLOSET AREA WHERE THE MOP SINK IS STORED IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2290883 DATED 6/4/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -49. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER PIT. -55. OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. -56. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING. CLEAN CEILING PANELS AND REMOVE DEAD BUGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290883
Location recorded for this inspection · HONEY 1 BBQ · 746 E 43RD ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER PIT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING. CLEAN CEILING PANELS AND REMOVE DEAD BUGS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60653
117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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