What is Honey 1 Bbq's health inspection score?

Honey 1 Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Honey 1 Bbq last inspected?

Honey 1 Bbq was last inspected on April 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Honey 1 Bbq have?

Honey 1 Bbq has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Honey 1 Bbq safe to eat at?

Honey 1 Bbq has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Honey 1 Bbq

Name: Honey 1 Bbq
Address: 746 E 43RD ST, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 80

746 E 43RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

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

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

Location

746 E 43RD ST, Chicago, IL 60653

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS, (TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A MEAT THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STANDING IN DIRTY WATER. MUST CHANGE WATER MORE OFTEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LEAKING AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS) WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 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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