Food Safety Report: Chicago Pit Stop Bbq, 9709 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 19, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwashing sink leaks profusely from the p-trap. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: slabs of ribs sitting in a compartment of water of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to thaw under cold running water. Maintain same.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rear door strip in poor repair. Instructed to replace door strip to effectively rodent/insect proof door. Maintain same.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: food handler and employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards by the pit with deep, dark stains and grooves. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of fryers with grease, dirt and debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain interior of fryers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors in the corners, under the sink, pit, cooking equipment and coolers with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Source: chicago.gov