CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ

Address: 6514 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Feb 13, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (45 inspections)

• Pass — Fri Feb 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Canvass Re-Inspection)
• Fail — Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing, Found a large bucket of frozen raw chicken being thawed in cold standing water in 3-comp sink, instructed to thaw according to health co
• Pass — Wed Feb 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASIL
• Fail — Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASIL
• Fail — Fri Jan 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS APPX. 30LBS. COOKED RIB TIPS ON TOP RACK INSIDE OF BBQ PIT RANGING FROM 100.2F-122.3F.P
• Pass — Thu Jun 06 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR & FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD
• Fail — Thu May 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) | 2
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA ON RACKS: 3 BINS OF COOKED RIB TIPS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEENS
• Pass — Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEAM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. | 55
• No Entry — Tue Feb 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCT
• Fail — Tue Sep 13 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS,
• Pass — Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR REAR DOOR TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY |
• Fail — Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK(NEAR SMOKER) NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.HOT WATER AT SINK AT 70.8F AT TI
• Fail — Wed Aug 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK(NEAR SMOKER) NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.HOT WATER AT SINK AT 70.8F AT TI
• No Entry — Tue Aug 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR BARBECUE SMOKER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR BARBECUE SMOKER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MA
• Pass — Mon Oct 26 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. |
• Fail — Thu Oct 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA ON THE WALLS,TABLE AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CL

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