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THE ORIGINAL UNCLE JOHNS BARBECUE

947-949 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60613

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-30; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

2 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-30), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-07-30: License Re-Inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-5 — 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL 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 results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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