Best Bbq House, INC

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Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT HOUSING WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL LIGHT INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2. Jul 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED LITTLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH NO COVERING, WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED KNIVES AND OTHER COOKING UTENSILS STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. WATER FILLS UP SINK BEFORE COMPLETION OF WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE AND AROUND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT LIQUID BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Mar 30, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND GREASE AT THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

4. Oct 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF A UNUSED FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OR REMOVE THE FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

5. Apr 26, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY 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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED A BIOHAZARD KIT ON PREMISES USED FOR BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HE MUST WRITE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMODATE THE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF THREE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

6. Apr 16, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY 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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED A BIOHAZARD KIT ON PREMISES USED FOR BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HE MUST WRITE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMODATE THE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES FOR HOT FOODS. MENU SHOWS VARIOUS MEATS THAT WILL BE SKEWERED AND COOKED TO ORDER AND MEAT SERVED IN CASSEROLES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WILL NEED TO BE ON PREMISES AT THE LICENSE REINSPECTION AND MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE CONTRACT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR HIS BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 738-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF THREE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.