FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BEST BBQ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 11, 2017
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #1575975
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8/31/17 REPORT 2081393 NOT CORRECTED: 18- MICE ACTIVITY NOTED. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA , IN REAR ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, AND SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection