CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Kiki D'S B B Q House during an inspection on 08/07/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 4117 S Ashland Avenue Chicago Illinois in Back of the Yards, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
According to inspection records: "Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving ribs, carnitas, rice, beans. 012." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. Per FDA Food Code Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. Per USDA Safe Temperature Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
City health officials have required that Kiki D'S B B Q House promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2621903 |
| DBA Name | KIKI D'S B B Q HOUSE |
| AKA Name | KIKI D'S B B Q HOUSE |
| License # | 50122 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 4117 S ASHLAND AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RIBS |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO PROOF OF VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. | 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LBS RICE STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN CONTAINER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @115F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DOZEN EGGS |
| 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ALL SAID ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 55-65F AND STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments | OBSERVED UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILLS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATE @62F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION |
| REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments | INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED AND UNIT WHERE SALSA IS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | OBSERVED ROLLING CART HOLDING APPROXIMALTELY 210 LBS PORK SKIN WITH MEAT ATTACHED STORED OUTSIDE FACILITY'S REAR EXIT DOOR |
| ADJACENT TO THE PARKING LOT AND PUBLIC SEATING AREA. THE PRODUCT WAS UNPROTECTED FROM PUBLIC ACCESS AND POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. SAID PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC AT THIS TIME. DURING FOOD PREPARATION UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS SALSA COOLING UNIT NEAR THE REGISTER. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH SINK BASINS LEAKING INTO A LARGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS |
| CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments | OBSERVED VETILATION HOOD EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILL WITH BUILDUP OF DUST DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE |
| Latitude | 41.819064669362135 |
| Longitude | -87.66507316585539 |
| Location | (41.819064669362135 |
This inspection was conducted on August 7, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
