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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

C-Dawg's Barbeque LLC

3146 E 133rd St

Last inspected Jul 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jul 2, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE LINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 101F AND ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED RIBS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 118F LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT THE "FOOD WAS BEING REHEATED" WHEN INSPECTOR ASKED FOR A LOG CONTAINING THE TIME THE TCS FOOD WAS PLACED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT THE FOOD HANDLER STATED "HE DID NOT HAVE ANY LOG" WHEN THE INSPECTOR ASKED WHAT WAS THE FINAL TEMPERATURE THE TCS FOODS WERE BEING REHEATED TO, THE FOOD HANDLER STATED "AROUND 140F OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT" INSPECTOR THEN INSTRUCTED THAT IF THE FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR REHEATING THEN A LOG WITH THE INITIAL TEMPERATURE, TIME FRAME OF REHEATING IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND FINAL TEMPERATURE MUST BE ON SITE IN ORDER FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY THE REHEATING PROCESS DURING THE INSPECTION. WHEN THE INSPECTOR INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS BOTH THE FEMALE MANAGER AND THE MALE FOOD HANDLER REFUSED TO DISCARD TCS FOODS. INSPECTOR THEN INSTRUCTED FOR A SECOND TIME THAT ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED WHILE THE INSPECTOR IS ON SITE, THE MALE FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT "THE FACILITY IS GONNA CLOSE ANYWAY" NO TCS FOODS WERE DISCARD DURING THE TIME INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE DUE TO FACILITY REFUSING TO DISCARD TCS FOODS THAT ARE AN IMMINENT HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC. AREA SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 64Other

Official wording

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Inspector’s notes

8-402.30 INSPECTOR NOT ALLOWED TO COMPLETE THE INSPECTION DUE TO THE OPERATOR STATING THAT THE INSPECTION REPORT AND CITATIONS WERE TO BE FINISHED OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY ON THE FACILITY'S BENCH. OPERATOR MUST ALLOW FULL ACCESS AND ALLOW INSPECTORS TO COMPLETE THE INSPECTION AND INSPECTION REPORTS IN IT'S ENTIRETY.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 10, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER IF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

License

Nov 18, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source

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