PASS
Risk 1 (High)
BEST BBQ Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 10, 2025
Complaint
License #1575975
3
Total Violations
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR REFRIGERATION/STORAGE WITH RAW WOOD WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING MOISTURE BUILDUP, ALSO MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUCT TAPE ON SIDE BY HANDLE, HOLDING GASKET IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUCT TAPE ON SIDE BY HANDLE, HOLDING GASKET IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection