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BEST BBQ Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BEST BBQ (AKA: I 57 SMOKEHOUSE) 1648 W 115TH ST, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
October 25, 2023 Complaint License #1575975
3
Total Violations
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR SAND CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR SAND CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections