The Bbq Shack
2734 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL 60655 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2988775
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE REAR DOOR AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 18, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP DISPENCER LOCATED OVER THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A WAY OF MAKING SURE IT IS NOT BEING USED AS A HAND WASHING STATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP DISPENCER LOCATED OVER THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A WAY OF MAKING SURE IT IS NOT BEING USED AS A HAND WASHING STATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER COUNTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Oct 16, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AR P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.