Health Inspection Report
NINE ONE ONE BBQ SHACK LLC in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/11/23
CHICAGO, IL
Published: August 21, 2025
CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at NINE ONE ONE BBQ SHACK LLC during a routine inspection conducted on 04/11/2023.
Located at 2734 W 111TH ST in the Morgan Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Morgan Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Observed No Person in Charge on Site with Valid Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate. Instructed Manager to Designate Person in Charge During All Hours of Operation. Priority Foundation. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The second violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No Chicago Food Sanitation Manager on Site or Valid Certificate Posted When Tcs Food(chicken 167.2f) Prepared and Served. a Chicago Food Sanitation Manager Must Be on Site at All Times Tcs Food Prepared and Served. Priority Foundation 7-38-012 Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The third violation regarded storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
The fourth violation concerned supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Observed Bulk Containers Not Labeled. Instructed Manager to Label All Bulk Containers with Common Name of Food.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Language barriers without proper training can lead to misunderstandings.
The fifth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Dirt and Debris on Floors Along Walls and Corners, Dust Buildup on Wall and Ceiling Vents in Prep and Storage Areas. Instructed Manager to Clean and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.
The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilitie. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were documented: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING ABOVE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN 167.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, DUST BUILDUP ON WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING..
Why are these violations concerning?
Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.