Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SANDERS BBQ on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645321
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2644010
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE BLUE SIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE WITH VERY POOR LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2639090 DATED 06/26/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -40. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. -41. FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME. -47. FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN. -49. FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND OVEN. -51. FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -55. FOUND THE WALLS THAT THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK IS ATTACHED TO WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -56. FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. -56. FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639090
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND LARGE POTS IN USE TOO BIG TO PROPERLY FIT INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND OVEN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS THAT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS ATTACHED TO WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638695
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND LARGE POTS IN USE TOO BIG TO PROPERLY FIT INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND OVEN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS THAT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS ATTACHED TO WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625790
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SODA SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES OR REMOVE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA NEAR THE DEEP FYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624528
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF SODA SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES OR REMOVE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA NEAR THE DEEP FYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619030
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE PATIO DOOR WITH A MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHIND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A DARK SUBSTANCE OF SOME SORT ALL OVER THE SINK, FAUCET AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND ANY FOOD ITEMS COOKED IN THE AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OF THE LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610313
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SIGNS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OLD FLY STRIP IN 3 COMP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT REPLACE.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FROZEN FISH MUST BE THAWED OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WARE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY CONTAMINATION. INVERT OR OBTAIN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ARTICLES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE TO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNUSED OPEN DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE CAN NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PAPRE TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL WEL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE CLEANED AND INVERTED TO PROPERLY AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMIVED AND OR ORGANIZED AND UP OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598911
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596688
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596273
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, CONTAINERS ARE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND ADD ADDITONAL PICK UPS REGULARLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
Short Form ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595992
Location recorded for this inspection · SANDERS BBQ · 1742 W 99TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60643
165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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