BBQ for You
5100 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Apr 24, 2025
BBQ for You was last inspected on April 24, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 24, 2025 · 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 Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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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 sign at the rear hand washing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken legs in three compartments and sitting in a container of stagnant water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.
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 thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or warewashing area. Informed person in charge of a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizer must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food splash and debris in the interior of the sliding cooler. Instructed to detail clean.
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: Observed a slow draining of water at the rear hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair 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 mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2584838 conducted on 11/07/2023: observed no food allergen training for food manager. Must provide certificates of completion on-site and maintain records. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.