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The Original Uncle Johns Barbecue

947-949 W Addison St, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 30, 2026

3

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 30, 2026

  1. #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD PIECE NEAR THE MOP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 30, 2026License Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2026LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2026LicenseNo EntryRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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The Original Uncle Johns Barbecue — questions

Did The Original Uncle Johns Barbecue pass its last health inspection?
The Original Uncle Johns Barbecue at 947-949 W Addison St was inspected on Jul 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at The Original Uncle Johns Barbecue?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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