Ss BBQ & Jerk
6114 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)
No Entry · as of Dec 26, 2025
Ss BBQ & Jerk was last inspected on December 26, 2025 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 26, 2025 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical12 general2 paperwork 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 soap at hand sink next to cooking equipment.soap was provided during inspection must keep and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)
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: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sink in prep & dish washing area napkins were provided at both sinks during inspection.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1lbs. Cooked chicken wings-81.7f in hot holding cabinet. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx. 1lb.$15.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked ready to eat foods such as 5lbs. Beans-55.8f.3lbs. Cabbage-45.9f.3lbs. Yams-54.7f.1.5lbs-diced jerk chicken-55.9f in bowls on prep tables.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.12.5lbs.$65(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding cabinet at 115.9f with tcs foods stored inside such as cooked chicken.manager adjusted thermostat temperature is now 150.8f.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear screen door with back door open must make tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Must repair or replace observed deep dark grooves on several cutting boards.
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: Must repair or replace shattered glass on front entry door .
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: Must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinets.
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: Must repair or replace leaky filter on right side of walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.
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: Must elevate articles off of floor in front storage area near service counter.
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: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler.
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: Previous core violations from report #2596752 6/28/24 not corrected#58- 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous summary report displayed and visible for public view. A new summary will be posted.(priority foundation (7-42-010(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
1 critical3 general1 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: 2-102.14(o) : observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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: : 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door prep cooler
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 : observed no ventilation system connected at hood of cooking equipment must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 : must provide filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 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: 2-102.14(o) : observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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: : 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door prep cooler
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 : observed no ventilation system connected at hood of cooking equipment must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 : must provide filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical15 general1 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 signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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 sink with hot & cold running water in dish washing area must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sink in prep area must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Observed low hot running water pressure at hand sink in prep area must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in freezer and front service counter dessert cooler not operable also 2- door prep cooler at 65.5f.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below and freezer at 0.0f. Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book with required documents must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear door and a gap along top of front door must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 6-8 live flies flying around and appx. 25 or more mice droppings on inside rear ledge of table top grill,inside of both fryer cabinets and near mopsink. Must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/21/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door prep cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
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: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill and fryer cabinets & legs of equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room.
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: Must repair or replace broken self closing device on toilet room door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive (tires .tall weeds and junk) from ground around outside grease container & yard and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in closet of toilet room and walk in cooler.
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: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.
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: Must repair or replace loose and missing wall bases throughout premises and cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation system connected at hood of cooking equipment must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide filters at hood of cooking equipment.
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 food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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