What is Sunny's Bar B Que's health inspection score?

Sunny's Bar B Que has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sunny's Bar B Que last inspected?

Sunny's Bar B Que was last inspected on December 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sunny's Bar B Que have?

Sunny's Bar B Que has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sunny's Bar B Que safe to eat at?

Yes, Sunny's Bar B Que has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sunny's Bar B Que serve?

Sunny's Bar B Que serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sunny's Bar B Que

Name: Sunny's Bar B Que
Address: 335-337 E 69th ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 88

335-337 E 69th ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/5/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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.

Location

335-337 E 69th ST, Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Jan 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

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 NO ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SMALLER CONTAINERS, OR ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR WALK-N FREEZER. PALLETS OBSERVED, SHELF NEEDED FOR OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FRYERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOUND ON WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FRYERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOUND ON WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING UNDER STORAGE CRATES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 23

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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