Magic City BBQ Catering and Soul Inc.
240 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
Restaurant ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 22, 2026
Magic City BBQ Catering and Soul Inc. was last inspected on January 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.
Latest inspection
January 22, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
7 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) 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: The interior of the fryers with a thick build up of grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The lower surface of the reach in coolers and freezers in the food prep area with food, blood spills and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain coolers/freezers. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
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: Walls and ceiling in the pit area with smoke stains, dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light bulbs in rear prep by 3-compartment sink blown. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting per city code.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Shelving unit for chicken breading in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up grease and food debris instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at side food prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed propane tanks and unused equipment inside furnace room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles to prevent pest harborage.
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: Floors at the side prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield near ventilation hood in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed propane tanks and unused equipment inside furnace room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield near ventilation hood in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2596156 on 6-12-24:58-observed no allergen training for certified managers. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified managers. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site. Instructed to manager to obtain the cfm certificate or proof of payment for a duplicated. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training available. Instructed manager all certified managers must provide and maintain allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer with suitable probe for internal temperatures of thin masses of food. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide for proper concentration in sanitizing solution. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
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 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.