Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FRIEND'S BBQ on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623924
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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
2623642
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597262
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WOOD PLANKS AND FLOORS NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. PILES OF TRASH NEAR RECEPTACLES OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND A STICKY SUBTANCE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND A STICKY SUBTANCE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597018
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WOOD PLANKS AND FLOORS NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE FLOORS WHERE THE CHEMICALS ARE STORED NEARTHE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE, DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. PILES OF TRASH NEAR RECEPTACLES OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND A STICKY SUBTANCE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. ALSO, OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596321
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574499
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING TILE/PANELING. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573902
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIEND'S BBQ · 2358 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 8-10 BABY ROACHES INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FRYER. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WALL LEDGE IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES AND MICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING TILE/PANELING. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE OBSERVED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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