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BBQ SUPPLY CO.

1301 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BBQ SUPPLY CO. has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 9, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 3, 2023, found no infractions.

2 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 23 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (SINKS, DISHMACHINE, SHELVES) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON CEILING VENTS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED FOR LIGHTS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM MARCH 18, 2021. #55 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
  4. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. FOUND A 0 PPM READING FROM THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MACHINE MUST DISPENSE THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST IF MACHINE IS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CORRECT BY DATE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
  7. Recent Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • WHILE ON PREMISES TO COMPLETE 9/26/2019 INSPECTION REPORT OBSERVED BOTH WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES AND STAFF WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNS. WATER IN TOILET OF ONE WASH ROOM CLOGGED AND THE OTHER WASHROOMS' TOILET WHEN FLUSHED HAS SEWAGE BACKING OUT FROM FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED BACK-UP FROM DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-8-012.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
  9. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • Observed items in coolers improperly labeled. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Observed bulk food containers without proper labels of contents in rear. Must label all bulk/dry storage items with proper name. Must maintain same.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Observed uncovered light and broken light shield in rear prep/dish area. Must provide light shield for all lighting. Must replace. Must maintain same.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,PORK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
  13. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • spector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
  15. License

    0 infractions

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