Food & Drink
Robinson's #1 Rib
Chicago barbecue since the original Ribfest.
The Canal Street outpost of Charlie Robinson's BBQ brand. The family recipe traces to a 200-year-old Southern sauce formula and won the original 1982 Mike Royko Ribfest. Inside Union Station.
Notable for won the inaugural 1982 Mike Royko Ribfest in Chicago.
From rib1.com — verified 2026-05-18. Check the site for current hours and details.
- Address
- 225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Ward
- 42
- Nearest L
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- Clinton Blue · 0.2 mi
- License type
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- Retail Food Establishment
Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Canvass | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
| 2025-04-22 | Canvass | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
| 2024-05-31 | Canvass | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2023-06-05 | Canvass | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2022-05-23 | Canvass | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-05-16. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.
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