08/13/08

Is it the sauce? (Or is it the lack of cleanliness)

by todari

(Crain?s) ? Evidence of c o c k a r o a c h e s found by city health inspectors at Hecky?s of Chicago forced the restaurant to close Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago?s Department of Public Health made an announced visit to the barbecue restaurant at 1234 N. Halsted St. and discovered the infestation, the agency said in a statement. The inspection was triggered by a customer complaining of allegedly finding a c o c h a r o a c h in his sandwich.

Hecky?s of Chicago was also cited for having cooked food resting at unsafe temperatures; for a unit that failed to keep hot food at temperatures required by city code, and for wastewater backup in a three-compartment sink used to wash, rinse and sterilize dishes.

The restaurant will be fined a total of $2,250 and representatives are required to appear at an administrative hearing scheduled for Sept. 18.

• Pros: The Sauce
• Cons: Lack of Cleanliness, Serious Health Violations, Location

03/13/07

delicious!

by gghofrani

At Hecky's you are greeted with a loud and pleasant "hi! how are you today?" and overwhelmed by a huge IMAX like menu above your head. They've got anything you could think of when you think BBQ and they'll make it any way you'd like. I go in there all the time during lunch hour and it's super busy but they're quick to get you their quality food. At times it does take a while especially for the fried chicken, but everything always tastes fresh. One time I was in there craving a grilled cheese sandwich, which wasn't on their menu, but they did not hesitate at all and said "not a problem!". Each time Im in there they give my husband and I lots of hospitality and they remember you if you've been there more than once. Delicious!

• Pros: great for luch when you call in
• Cons: parking

11/11/06

The worst I've had

by ponyboy1

If this is what they call good barbeque, then they should close up shop. I drove up here from the southside past a lot of good places to taste what was supposed to be good. Nothing was good. Hot links were terrible and the tips tasted like they were boiled then baked. The sauce has nothing to it. This is not what I expected after seeing Hecky's make the list of the best. It's more like the 10 worst. We have a lot better in Chicago.

• Cons: nothing good about this place