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Sanders Bbq

Restaurant

1742 W 99th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Jun 11, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Heavy dust buildup on ventilation hood poses contamination risk to food prep area.

Key Findings

  • Ventilation hood and filters covered in heavy dust that could contaminate food contact surfaces and cooked items.
  • Toilet room door missing self-closing device.
  • Food splatter buildup on rear prep area walls and floors around all cooking equipment.
  • Hand wash sink next to ice machine covered in dark buildup on sink, faucet, and handles; two lights out over hood ventilation system.

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 #56 โ€” ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND ANY FOOD ITEMS COOKED IN THE AREA.

Violation code #53 โ€” TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE PATIO DOOR WITH A MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2024Fail

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.