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THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC

1918 E 71ST ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631384

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303688

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303455

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303332

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S ONLY FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WATER WAS TURNED OFF UPON THE BEGININNG OF THE INSPECTION, FACILITY WAS PREPPING TCS FOODS (PORK,COLESLAW) AT THIS TIME. MANAGER TURNED THE HOT AND COLD WATER BACK ON AND INSPECTOR NOTED A HEAVY LEAK WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HAND WASHING SINK ACCORDING TO LAW AND NEVER TURN OFF THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300698

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300363

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279544

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM OR BY THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED COLLARD GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON A PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR PROPERLY DRYING SANITIZED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CHARCOAL DEBRIS ON THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144900

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES AROUND THE PIPES LEADING INTO THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM; SEAL AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO THE WALL.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144699

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC · 1918 E 71ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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