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DA HIT BBQ & JERK

633 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DA HIT BBQ & JERK has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 26, 2021. The most recent inspection, on January 27, 2023, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2021. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 on August 26, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 26, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW EXSPOSED SHELVING UNIT IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE DUCKBOARDS COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.
  6. License

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREP/DISH HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TOP AND BOTTOM OPENINGS OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CASH REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM RUNNING FROM FAUCET. NO WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.

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