Bell Heirs BBQ
704 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jun 15, 2026
Bell Heirs BBQ was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable paper towels in original packaging stored in the washroom area. Instructed to relocate disposable paper towels and store all single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas, such as toilet rooms, and maintain them.
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: Observed gaskets along walk-in cooler door in poor repair and/or missing in certain areas. Instructed to repair or replace walk-in cooler door gaskets and maintain all cold-holding equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor and wall surfaces behind 3-compartment sink grease trap to be heavily-soiled with grease, dried food debris, and other soils. Instructed to clean floors and other physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent the buildup of grease and other soils and maintain them.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation system in the washroom to be in poor repair. Instructed to provide a mechanical ventilation system of adequate capacity in the washroom to remove obnoxious fumes and odors and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracks along the walls in the back area around back exit door less than 1/4" in size. Instructed to seal and maintain areas to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.