Canvass
Jun 15, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Bell Heirs BBQ Inc
704 W 47th St
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 28, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS, SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS, AND MAINTAIN THEM.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR MISSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WASHROOM TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS FUMES AND ODORS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 30, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CRACKS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BACK AREA AROUND BACK EXIT DOOR LESS THAN 1/4" IN SIZE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source