Chicago Inspection: CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ — Pass

Chicago CDPH · June 4, 2026

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. | 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: SLABS OF RIBS SITTING IN A COMPARTMENT OF WATER OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. MAINTAIN SAME. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR STRIP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR STRIP TO EFFECTIVELY RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS BY THE PIT WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINK, PIT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Address: 9709 S HALSTED ST Risk: Risk 1 (High)

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