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THE BBQ SHACK

2734 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60655 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE BBQ SHACK has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 1, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 once on July 1, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on March 19, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 1, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 38. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
  2. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 47. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 55. 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.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 55. 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.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. 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
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER COUNTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AR P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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