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THE BBQ SHACK

1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE BBQ SHACK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635259

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BBQ SHACK · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN OPENING ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS AND SERVING UTENSILS (SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) NOT INVERTED ON THE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634821

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BBQ SHACK · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING OR REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS APPROVED FOR USE BY CDPH. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN OPENING ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS AND SERVING UTENSILS (SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) NOT INVERTED ON THE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3065284.

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