What is Good Bbq Inc's health inspection score?

Good Bbq Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Good Bbq Inc last inspected?

Good Bbq Inc was last inspected on April 30, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Good Bbq Inc have?

Good Bbq Inc has 21 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Good Bbq Inc safe to eat at?

Good Bbq Inc has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Good Bbq Inc

Name: Good Bbq Inc
Address: 7753 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 78

7753 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/30/2024

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 30, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

25 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE HANDLES MISSING ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND THE HOT AND COLD KNOBS MISSING ON THE 3 COMP SINK FIXTURES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS BOTTOM SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

License InspectionFail

4 High2 Med10 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

25/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT SOME HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT SOME HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNACE IN 1ST. FL. ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER ALSO,APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND REAR COOLER STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT,OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO SUMP PUMP LID MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS UNDER HAND SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT ABOVE MOPSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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