CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ
9709 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL, 60628
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 4, 2026
- Type
- Short Form Complaint
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- 35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
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
REAR DOOR STRIP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR STRIP TO EFFECTIVELY RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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
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
INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINK, PIT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.