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Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

April 19, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA ON RACKS: 3 BINS OF COOKED RIB TIPS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEENS 83.4F- 106.1F. PREMISIES HAS NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTALED 40LBS AT $350. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
code 21
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
code 35
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEAM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 24, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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