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Sanders Bbq

Restaurant

1742 W 99th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Jun 26, 2026 — Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Food handlers working in prep areas without hair restraints; equipment gaskets damaged and cleaning facilities inadequate.

Key Findings

  • Food handlers and employees found working in food prep areas without hair restraints.
  • Wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces instead of in sanitizing solution when not in use.
  • Hot holding unit has damaged and detached rubber gaskets requiring replacement.
  • Large pots too big to fit in 3-compartment sink for proper washing and sanitizing; facility must install larger sink or remove pots from use.

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 #40 — PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Violation code #41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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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 — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 8, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Jun 26, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

10 violations