RestaurantLicence 2359721

Honey 1 BBQ

746 E 43rd St, Chicago 60653

Latest verdictFailOct 6, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections17since Apr 8, 2015

Fail rate23.5%4 of 17 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass65%
Conditional12%
Fail24%

17 inspections from 2015 to 2026 · hover a mark

20172019202120232025

FailOct 6, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed faucet at three compartment sink with large hole. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on walls in kitchen and bathroom area. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violations from report # 2616443 dated:4/25/25 not corrected as follows: #49-observed food debris and peeling paint on the shelving inside the 2-door cooler. Must detail clean, remove peeling paint and maintain. #55-floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and debris. #56-must clean and maintain the filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassApr 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and peeling paint on the shelving inside the 2 door cooler. Must detail clean, remove peeling paint and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and debris.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean and maintain the filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris.
PassNov 8, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and peeling paint on the shelving inside the 2 door cooler. Must detail clean, remove peeling paint and maintain. Noted ice build up inside the rear deep freezer. Must defrost and clean.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed the self closing device on the washroom door in poor repair. Must fix and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and debris.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean and maintain the filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris.
ConditionalMar 6, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic has no valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate as required.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods, (temperature control foods) are being prepared and served. Instructed manager that a certified foodservice manager must be onsite at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Instructed manager to provide and maintain a meat thermometer inside the hot holding unit.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping clothes standing in dirty water. Must change water more often.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior of the reach in cooler dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also clean storage shelving to remove spills and debris.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean the floors,walls and attached piping around the cooking equipment and behind deep freezers.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  All city of Chicago certified food managers must take the allergen training course and provide proof that the requirement was met.
PassNov 28, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the fryers to remove grease and other particles. Clean exterior surfaces of fryers as well.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  The exposed handsink is leaking at the pipe underneath; instructed to repair leak at sink.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The washroom door is not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on door.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  The floors and walls under around and behind equipment in kitchen and storage need cleaning; instructed to clean floors and walls and maintain.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed that new city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
PassNov 7, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, interior bottom of fryers and bottoms of prep tables.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean floors under around and behing cooking equipment and other kitchen equipment (freezers, refrigeration units) where needed.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Instructed to clean the vents above cooking equipment.
PassNov 4, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean floors under and around equipment where needed.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Instructed to remove the dust from the vent system above the three comp sink.
PassAug 2, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the rubber gasket at the door of the hot holding unit loose; instructed to replace or repair gasket.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the chopping block exterior to remove crumbs from meat.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean floors and walls around and behind equipment where needed.
PassApr 23, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJan 24, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic with no city of Chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to obtain license.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Found no valid city of Chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Instructed to have both on site at all times during the preparation and serving of tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Found no vomiting and diarrheal clean up kit on site. Instructed to provide a clean up kit (must kill the norovirus) to handle these events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  See violation #60.
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The toilet room door located in the food preparation area is not self closing. Must reattach the spring so that the door will self close. Maintain same.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  See violation #60.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water stained ceiling tiles in the food preparation area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  The closet area where the mop sink is stored is cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the area.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  See violation #60.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  All city of Chicago certified food managers must take the allergen training course and provide proof that the requirement was met.
11. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Found the previous core violations from report #2290883 dated 6/4/2019 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -49. Must detail clean heavy equipment, under prep tables and under pit. -55. Observed floors in kitchen in disrepair. Must repair damaged floor tiles. Must detail clean floors along wallbase and at corners, behind heavy equipment throughout. -56. Replace missing light panel at ceiling. Clean ceiling panels and remove dead bugs. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued
PassJun 4, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must detail clean heavy equipment, under prep tables and under pit.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors in kitchen in disrepair. Must repair damaged floor tiles. Must detail clean floors along wallbase and at corners, behind heavy equipment throughout.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Replace missing light panel at ceiling. Clean ceiling panels and remove dead bugs.
FailMay 22, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed city of Chicago certified food service manager on site while temperature control foods being prepared and served. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place but no kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter and prep table between uses. Must keep wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must detail clean heavy equipment, under prep tables and under pit.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors in kitchen in disrepair. Must repair damaged floor tiles. Must detail clean floors along wallbase and at corners, behind heavy equipment throughout.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Replace missing light panel at ceiling. Clean ceiling panels and remove dead bugs.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  See violation #60.
8. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations from inspection report #2184980 dated 7/24/2018: #51 observed facility missing service sink for cleaning facility. Person in charge stated they removed mop sink/ utility service sink from facility. Informed person in charge facility must obtain and maintain service sink for facility equipped with floor drain for the disposal of mop water and liquid waste, under city water pressure. #58 observed facility missing required allergen training for certified food managers. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. Must correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090
ConditionalJul 31, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no citation issued
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter and prep table between uses. Must keep wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed items stored on floor in facility. Must store items 6 inches from floor.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed facility with three compartment sink stoppers missing and in disrepair. Must obtain and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Accumulation on grease and food debris under pit, shelves in in dry storage and under equipment. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed facility missing service sink for cleaning facility. Person in charge stated they removed mop sink/ utility service sink from facility. Informed person in charge facility must obtain and maintain service sink for facility equpped with floor drain for the disposal of mop water and liquid waste, under city water pressure.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed acculumation of unnecessary articles throuout facility. Remove items and organize area.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors in kitchen in disrepair. Must repair damaged floor tiles.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles in food prep area, kitchen in disrepair and stained. Must replace all damaged and stained ceiling tiles.
11. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.
12. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed facility missing required allergen training for certified food managers. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued
FailJul 24, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food service manager certificate posted or on site while temperature control foods being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no citation issued
4. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat tcs food inside refrigerator in prep kitchen with out date mark/ missing; baked beans and cole slaw. Instructed person in charge to utilize date makring on ready to eat tcs foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed flying insects through out facility; informed person in charge to contact pest control for minimization and elimanition of pest. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)citation issued
6. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter and prep table between uses. Must keep wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
7. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed items stored on floor in facility. Must store items 6 inches from floor.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed facility with three compartment sink stoppers missing and in disrepair. Must obtain and maintain.
9. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Accumulation on grease and food debris under pit, shelves in in dry storage and under equipment. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.
10. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed facility missing service sink for cleaning facility. Person in charge stated they removed mop sink/ utility service sink from facility. Informed person in charge facility must obtain and maintain service sink for facility equpped with floor drain for the disposal of mop water and liquid waste, under city water pressure.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed acculumation of unnecessary articles throuout facility. Remove items and organize area.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles in food prep area, kitchen in disrepair and stained. Must replace all damaged and stained ceiling tiles.
13. +3 more
PassMar 3, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace missing outlet and light swicth covers in washroom. Clean ventialtion fan in washroom. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Clean all light shields in prep area. Clean filter in ventilation hood.
2. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Replace damaged light shield above front counter amd missing light shield near rear door.. Replace missing light bulbs near fryers.
3. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Install self-closing device on washroom door.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Remove excess cardboard behind grill. Elevate all stock off floor in rear storage area. Remove unused items and clutter in utility closet.
PassMar 17, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean floors around and behind kitchen equipment.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The wall in the closet where the utility sink is located is not finished (dry wall observed and a hole in the wall) finish wall and seal hole. Must clean the vents above the cooking equipment. Must clean the vent on the washroom ceiling to remove dust observed. Must replace water stained ceiling tile in washroom.
3. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate.
PassApr 8, 2015LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Toilet room door not self-closing, instructed to install.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Weak hot water pressure at 3-comp sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  No mop sink, instrructed to install with a vacuum breaker for faucet. Ventilation hood not hooked to power supply, instructed to provide.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5519×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
4911×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
567×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
586×
Allergen training as required
415×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
514×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
24×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
54×
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2359721 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.