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CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ

9709 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL, 60628

Pass

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.