Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624196
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228106
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096415
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
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: FOUND 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 81.0F, 5 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 76.5, AND 10 POUNDS DUCK AT 76.5F. POTENTIANLLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MENTIONED WAS HANGING ON DISPLAY RACKS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED NOT ACCURATE. TEMPERATURE LOGS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY/TRACK FOOD BEING MOINTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 25 POUNDS OF FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $60.00
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
492222
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ATTACHMENTS, WALLS AND PIPING BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
479238
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ATTACHMENTS, WALLS AND PIPING BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
479231
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #231225 ON 02/17/10 NOT CORRECTED: #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER, #32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP, #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE HOT TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK, #41 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE SHELVES. RESURFACE WORN BUTCHER BLOCK AT FRONT PREP AREA, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FISH TANK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, SEAL WALL BASE TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS BEHIND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK, DISH MACHINE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231238
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND LIVE FISH TANK, REPAIR WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, AND BEHIND LIVE CRAB TANK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231225
Location recorded for this inspection · BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT · 2148 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE LIQUID AND GREASE SPILLS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND LIVE FISH TANK, REPAIR WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, AND BEHIND LIVE CRAB TANK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
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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