Jiang Niu BBQ
1523 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 8, 2025
Jiang Niu BBQ was last inspected on October 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 8, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep kitchen, found a hose attached to hand sink faucet preventing hand washing. instructed to remove hose. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Excessive leak noted at bottom of bar hand wash sink, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation, citation combined.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: No date marking on cooked food containers, found several cooked food containers in walk-in cooler with no discard date that is held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizer testing devices for low temp dish washing machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the top of the dish machine and the interior of the microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the food debris on the wall above the 3-compartment sink in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed discoloration and mold-like growth on the interior contact surfaces on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Management instructed to clean and sanitize all interior surfaces of the ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed edamame beans and raw beef thawed at room temperature in the front prep area on top of the prep table and prep cooler. Management instructed to thaw all tcs foods properly.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to measure hot and cold food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables and prep coolers. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish machine and the interior of the microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the wall above the 3-compartment sink in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused and nonworking equipment (convection ovens, deep fryer, freezer, etc.) stored in the rear food prep area and rear storage room. Management instructed to remove all nonworking and unused equipment from the premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a light shield missing from the light fixture in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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 their 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
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (cooked bacon, mashed potatoes, ground beef) stored in the walk in cooler with no proper date marking and disposition. Instructed that all tcs foods prepared on site and held for over 24 hours must have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and dust in the corners of the floors, behind the cooler, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.