What is Kababish Bbq & Grill's health inspection score?

Kababish Bbq & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kababish Bbq & Grill last inspected?

Kababish Bbq & Grill was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kababish Bbq & Grill have?

Kababish Bbq & Grill has 27 total violations across 14 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kababish Bbq & Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Kababish Bbq & Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kababish Bbq & Grill serve?

Kababish Bbq & Grill serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kababish Bbq & Grill

Name: Kababish Bbq & Grill
Address: 1554 N LARRABEE ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 87

1554 N LARRABEE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

BBQ•Old Town

Ranked #116 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 88% of bbq restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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.

Location

1554 N LARRABEE ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

3 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-56.7F(YOGURT 45.5F, LENTILS 48.2F, CHICKEN 48.4F, MILK 49.1F, FISH 48.6F, EGGS 51.6F, GOAT 51.9F, BEEF 49.6F AND RICE 56.7F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $950 WEIGHING 180LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COBWEBS ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC BUG CATCHERS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BUG CATCHERS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS OR FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11: OBSERVED FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED UNLABELED SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT GRILL STATION NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/18/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHTSIDE BASE OF EASTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF OIL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOODS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NORTHSIDE NON WORKING LIGHT IN INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN INTERIOR OF HOOD.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573819 DATED 04/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE. OBSERVED DISHWARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PLACE DISHWARE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED DISHWARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PLACE DISHWARE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
VENT ABOVE DISH/MOP AREA IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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