FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BEST BBQ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 7, 2020
Complaint
License #1575975
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EATS FOODS, COLE SLAW, FOODS PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST BE DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY BBQ PIT. ALSO 5- MICE DROPPING ON TO- GO PAPER BAG STORAGE SHELVES, 16- ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM,21 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER IN REAR STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY BBQ PIT. ALSO 5- MICE DROPPING ON TO- GO PAPER BAG STORAGE SHELVES, 16- ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM,21 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER IN REAR STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection