THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE LLC

๐Ÿ“ 1918 E 71ST ST , Chicago, IL 60649  ยท South Shore
60
Poor
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2026-02-09
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (8)
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE SMALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE THAWING OF TCS FOODS, OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL REACHES 41F THEN PUT THE TCS FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF 2 OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE CONDENSERS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2026-02-09 60 Complaint Risk 1 (High)
2025-07-01 95 Canvass Risk 1 (High)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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