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PIGGYBACK BBQ

176 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PIGGYBACK BBQ 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
1995422

Location recorded for this inspection · PIGGYBACK BBQ · 176 N WELLS ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937922

Location recorded for this inspection · PIGGYBACK BBQ · 176 N WELLS ST

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: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS UPON INSPECTION. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS AVAILABLE.( ,IE BEEF BRISKET, PREPING CHICKEN, PREPARING FOOD ORDERS DURING INSPECTION,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSE OF PEPSI POP MACINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO EXPOSE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NOT CLEANOF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA.MST INSTALL

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1 COMP SINK ON LEFT AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,( RUGS BOXES,ETC) IN DOORWAY TO HOT WATER TANK ROOM.UNABLE TO INSPECT ROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT ANY HAIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931517

Location recorded for this inspection · PIGGYBACK BBQ · 176 N WELLS ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING INSPECTION. APPROX 2- 13LB BEEF BRISKETS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 132.0F ,AND MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPS AT 124F,IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ,1LB PIECE OF BEEF BRISKET UNDER A HOT HOLDING HEATING LAMP AT 113.4F.ALSO APPROX 4LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 52.1F, 6 LBS GEORGIA CAVIAR-( BLACK EYE PEAS,TOMATO ,ONION,), 3LBS- TOMATO SALSA AT 68.7F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDE APPOROX 40LBS AT COST APPROX 275.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED( ,IE BEEF BRISKET, PREPARING PULLED PORK SANDWHICH ORDERS DURING INSPECTION,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE DRY STORAGE SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL LABELS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSE OF PEPSI POP MACINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO EXPOSE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NOT CLEANOF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA.MST INSTALL.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM BY REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITORS FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,( RUGS BOXES,ETC) IN DOORWAY TO HOT WATER TANK ROOM.UNABLE TO INSPECT ROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT ANY HAIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578897

Location recorded for this inspection · PIGGYBACK BBQ · 176 N WELLS ST

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: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORING AT THE BACK DOOR AND ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM DOOR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546390

Location recorded for this inspection · PIGGYBACK BBQ · 176 N WELLS ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60606

260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2404545.

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