What is Chicago Pit Stop Bbq's health inspection score?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Pit Stop Bbq last inspected?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq was last inspected on March 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Pit Stop Bbq have?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq has 27 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Pit Stop Bbq safe to eat at?

Yes, Chicago Pit Stop Bbq has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Pit Stop Bbq serve?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq serves Korean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

Name: Chicago Pit Stop Bbq
Address: 6514 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 89

6514 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/26/2026

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0Excellent

Korean•West Englewood

Ranked #10 of 16 in West EnglewoodBetter than 93% of korean restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

2 inspections

4 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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 EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED CHIPPING CONCRETE WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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 EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED CHIPPING CONCRETE WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611071 1/24/25 NOT CORRECTED - #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 30LBS. $500.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF REAR PREP TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED CHIPPING CONCRETE WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595839 6/6/24 NOT CORRECTED- #47-: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.#48- 4-301.12 : OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED. MUST GET A SMALLER BINS OR A LARGER SINK. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT.STORAGE RACKS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GLASS ON PIT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. #55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT,GAPS IN & LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR & FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 : OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED. MUST GET A SMALLER BINS OR A LARGER SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT.STORAGE RACKS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GLASS ON PIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FRONT WINDOW & FRAME,WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT,GAPS IN & LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−23 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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