Friend's Bbq

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2. Jul 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WOOD PLANKS AND FLOORS NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.115: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. PILES OF TRASH NEAR RECEPTACLES OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND A STICKY SUBTANCE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND A STICKY SUBTANCE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

3. Jul 3, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WOOD PLANKS AND FLOORS NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE FLOORS WHERE THE CHEMICALS ARE STORED NEARTHE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE, DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. PILES OF TRASH NEAR RECEPTACLES OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND A STICKY SUBTANCE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. ALSO, OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.

4. Apr 18, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED TAPE AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING TILE/PANELING. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

5. Apr 7, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES 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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 8-10 BABY ROACHES INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FRYER. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WALL LEDGE IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES AND MICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED TAPE AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING TILE/PANELING. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE OBSERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.