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Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

January 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED PACKS OF RIBS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEVERAL BAGS OF RIB TIPS IMPROPERLY THAWING ON ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPING SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DAMAGED SHELVING AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, PIT, PREP TABLES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANGS MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS AND WALL BASES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 27, 2024: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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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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