Blackwood BBQ

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 23, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Apr 28, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Apr 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Apr 11, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator on the premises to measure the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized with hot water inside of the high-temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the high-temperature dish machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: No lighting provided in the walk-in cooler. Must install a working light inside of the walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jan 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handsink in prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and grime on floor and in corners around oven area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed filters in ventilation system above ovens to be in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for pic. Instructed to acquire allergen training and maintain certificate on site for review at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 12, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person on site with foodservice manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handsink in prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer for low-temp dish machine. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution (chlorine) must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids.priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and grime on floor and in corners around oven area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed filters in ventilation system above ovens to be in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original foodservice manager training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original foodservice manager certificate, as well as foodservice manager(physically) must be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for pic. Instructed to acquire allergen training and maintain certificate on site for review at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 10, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- comp sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage.must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from prep tables,rolling carts,personal fan.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in prep/dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from walls.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 30, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles above the 3 compartment water stained. Instructed to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Nov 6, 2019 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed written clean up procedure, but facility did not have the necessary items outlined in policy on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager and sanitation certificate during inspection while tcs foods (chicken, beef, pork) are being prepared.instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Mar 7, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written clean up procedure with necessary items outlined in policy on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling raw chicken held at improper temperature (49.5f) on table in food prep area. Observed raw chicken prepared for cooking in food grade bin in food prep area at improper temperature (52.0f). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured all said chicken during time of inspection. Instructed manager to hold all cold food items at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garage ares used to hold restaurant equipment with heavy clutter on floors and inside of unused equipment thru out said area. Instructed to clean organize and remove unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, pork) are being prepared.instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site for certified food manager. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Mar 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed a vacuum packaging machine in the food prep area and vacuum packaged foods (lettuce, chicken) stored in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer without a cdph approved haccp program on site. Management instructed that foods cannot be vacuum packaged on the premises without a cdph approved haccp program. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the tops of the ovens, exterior of the dishmachine and interior of all prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the debris and litter on the floor of the warehouse area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food splatter on the walls of the smoking room and behind the dishmachine.

12. Jun 13, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: storage shelves, sinks, cooking equipment, hood ventilation and prep tables. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in dish machine area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Remove all standing water, clean all floor drains. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in dish area and cooking area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at 3 compartment sink in sorting room in need extending to eliminate all splatter. Must correct and maintain.

13. Apr 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowl in the employees toilet room located in the garage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the food spills from the wall behind the dish machine. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to store ice scoops in a clean bin or handles up in the ice.

14. Oct 21, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor on the smoker prep area.

15. May 11, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation filters for the meat smokers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must install baseboard around the walls of the employee washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must install a self-closing door device for the employee washroom door.