What is The Slab Bar-b-que Llc's health inspection score?

The Slab Bar-b-que Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Slab Bar-b-que Llc last inspected?

The Slab Bar-b-que Llc was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Slab Bar-b-que Llc have?

The Slab Bar-b-que Llc has 40 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Slab Bar-b-que Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, The Slab Bar-b-que Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Slab Bar-b-que Llc

Name: The Slab Bar-b-que Llc
Address: 1918 E 71ST ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 85

1918 E 71ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #212 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1918 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60649

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint3 Canvass

Feb 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE SMALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE THAWING OF TCS FOODS, OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL REACHES 41F THEN PUT THE TCS FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF 2 OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE CONDENSERS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REACH IN COOLERS ON SITE (NO FOOD) IN POOR REPAIR. MANAGER STATES THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED IN THE COMING DAYS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING NEEDED ON PREP SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTING

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (NOT MANAGERS) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT ONE HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (NOT MANAGERS) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR AREA UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. FAN ABOVE DOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCT NAME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF DRY SPICE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AN IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOOD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 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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