What is Blackwood Bbq's health inspection score?

Blackwood Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blackwood Bbq last inspected?

Blackwood Bbq was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blackwood Bbq have?

Blackwood Bbq has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blackwood Bbq safe to eat at?

Yes, Blackwood Bbq has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Blackwood Bbq

Name: Blackwood Bbq
Address: 211 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 98

211 W ADAMS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #46 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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.

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211 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Non-Inspection3 Canvass

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Busing Tubs and racks for sauce bottles not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PULLED CHICKEN AT 114.6F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLER AND LOW BOY DRAWERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD "LIQUID GOLD" (ONION GARLIC SAUCE) WITH A PREPARE BY DATE OF 7/22/22, SAID SAUCE IS MADE IN HOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. APPROX 4 QTS OF SAUCE AT $30 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALSO NOTED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL RTE/TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS AT BOTH REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND CONDIMENTS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND UNKNOWN LIQUID LEAKING IN DINING AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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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