What is DA Hit Bbq & Jerk's health inspection score?

DA Hit Bbq & Jerk has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was DA Hit Bbq & Jerk last inspected?

DA Hit Bbq & Jerk was last inspected on January 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DA Hit Bbq & Jerk have?

DA Hit Bbq & Jerk has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DA Hit Bbq & Jerk safe to eat at?

DA Hit Bbq & Jerk has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does DA Hit Bbq & Jerk serve?

DA Hit Bbq & Jerk serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

DA Hit Bbq & Jerk

Name: DA Hit Bbq & Jerk
Address: 633 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 81

633 N CICERO AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/27/2023

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0Good

BBQ•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 78% of bbq restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

39 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

633 N CICERO AVE , Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−8 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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