IsTheKitchenClean?
HomeยทBlogยทAboutยทContact

Inspections by Neighborhood

  • Lincoln Park
  • Lakeview
  • West Loop
  • Gold Coast
  • Old Town
  • Wrigleyville
  • River North
  • Wicker Park
  • Logan Square
  • Bucktown
  • Fulton Market
  • Streeterville
  • The Loop
  • Andersonville
  • Pilsen
  • Hyde Park
  • Chinatown
  • North Side
  • Northwest Side
  • West Side
  • South Loop
  • South Side
  • Southwest Side
  • Far South Side

Inspections by Violation

  • Rodents
  • Roaches
  • Mold
  • Sewage
  • Temperature
  • Chemical
  • Expired Food
  • Sanitation

IsTheKitchenClean displays publicly available food inspection data from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Trending rankings and summaries are automated interpretations of that data and are not official health department assessments. Inspection findings reflect conditions at a specific point in time and may not represent current conditions at a restaurant.

Sanders Bbq

Restaurant

1742 W 99th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Jun 13, 2024 โ€” Short-form complaint

Fail

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Garbage containers outside were open, overflowing, and spilling onto the ground.

Key Findings

  • Outside garbage area not maintained with open, overflowing containers and garbage scattered on the ground.
  • Inspector instructed restaurant to contact garbage company for immediate pickup and arrange regular additional pickups.

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

Was this report useful? Get an alert when this restaurant fails again, tell people what happened to you, or send the link to someone.

Be specific. Keep it to what you saw or experienced.

Loading discussion...

Violation code #54 โ€” GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, CONTAINERS ARE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND ADD ADDITONAL PICK UPS REGULARLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Viewing inspection from Jun 13, 2024 ยท Show current spotlight โ†’

Inspection History

Sanders Bbq has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 8, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Jun 26, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

10 violations
Jun 17, 2026Pass

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

10 violations
Oct 22, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Sep 26, 2025Pass

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

2 violations
Jun 11, 2025Pass

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 10, 2025Pass

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

16 violations
Aug 8, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 21, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Jun 13, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation
Jun 10, 2024No Entry

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Apr 26, 2024Pass

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Apr 8, 2024No Entry

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.