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BELL HEIRS BBQ INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BELL HEIRS BBQ INC (AKA: BELL HEIRS BBQ) 704 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
April 28, 2025 Canvass License #2887118
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS, SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS, AND MAINTAIN THEM.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR MISSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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