ELLA'S BBQ, INC.

๐Ÿ“ 723 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60614  ยท Lincoln Park
95
Excellent
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2025-05-07
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (7)
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE AND OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED PREP TABLES ON THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/MISSING GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP LINE NEXT TO OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKETS AND REPAIR/REPLACE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- OBSERVED TWO WOODEN PANEL WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. OBSERVED WALL PANNELS AND PIECES OF WOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11-OBSERVED HOLE IN DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.18--OBSERVED GAPS PRESENT AROUND VENTS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, EXPOSING WALL CAVITY BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND BOTH VENTS AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED WALL.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER, ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--OBSERVED ONE LIGHT NOT PRESENT AND NOT WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NOT FUNCTIONAL LIGHT IN GOOD REPAIR.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2025-05-07 95 Canvass Re-Inspection Risk 1 (High)
2025-04-25 60 Canvass Risk 1 (High)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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