Pass

The BBQ Shack

1709 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 20, 2026

The BBQ Shack was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 20, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the garage door near the dishwashing area with an opening on the lower right side of mentioned door. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed cooking utensils and serving utensils (spoons and flat edge spatulas) not inverted on the storage shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to invert and maintain.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed two sink stoppers for the three comparment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11: observed the blown out light bulbs in the prep areas and under the ventilation hood. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dishwashing machine not properly sanitizing or reaching a final rinse temperature of 180. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing and is approved for use by cdph. Please review comments for tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the garage door near the dishwashing area with an opening on the lower right side of mentioned door. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooking utensils and serving utensils (spoons and flat edge spatulas) not inverted on the storage shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to invert and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two sink stoppers for the three comparment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature measuring device that shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature during hot water sanitation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the blown out light bulbs in the prep areas and under the ventilation hood. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.