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Honey 1 Bbq

Restaurant

746 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Apr 25, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Food cooler shelves had debris and peeling paint that could contaminate products.

Key Findings

  • Food debris and peeling paint found on shelving inside the two-door cooler; peeling paint must be removed and surfaces detail cleaned.
  • Floors need detail cleaning along wall bases and corners to remove accumulated spills and debris.
  • Ventilation filters above cooking equipment need cleaning and maintenance to remove debris buildup.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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Inspection History

Honey 1 Bbq has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 88% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

Oct 13, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Oct 6, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Apr 25, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations