Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken
Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for pest activity, other
2024-09-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-09-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE CONTAINERS OF SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A PREP TABLE TH...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED TWO MICE TRAPPED ON THE OPENED BAIT GLUE BOARD IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS REMOVE DEAD RODENTS IMMEDIATELY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT TRAP STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THE TRAPS. OBSERVED OPENED BAIT RODENT TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTRO...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
2024-02-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES/DRY STORAGE (RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE/DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS (SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS) AND SINGLE-USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS F...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES USED ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.113 OBSERVED FACILITY USING SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PREP AREA RECEPTACLES AND WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFUSE RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED AND NOT SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
2024-02-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (MACARONI SALAD) IN A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A RE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES/DRY STORAGE (RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE/DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND REACH IN FREE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT-PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS (SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS) AND SINGLE-USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS F...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES USED ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.113 OBSERVED FACILITY USING SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PREP AREA RECEPTACLES AND WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFUSE RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED AND NOT SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND - OR REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SA...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
2023-01-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-01-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO F...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 MOUSE DROPPINGS ARE STILL PRESENT IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE FRYERS, AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DRO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 VIOLATION SHOWED PROGRESS, BUT NOT COMPLETED. REMAINS IN VIOLATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 VIOLATION SHOWS PROGRESS, BUT NOT FULLY CORRECTED. REMAINS IN VIOLATION.
2023-01-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO TH...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. NOTED CHICKEN AT 65F AND COLESLAW AT 56F LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCA...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CHIC...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN ANY COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD(RICE ETC) STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP LOCATED UNDER THE BOTTOM REAR ALLEY ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR CLOSED. ALSO NOTED IS A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER THE SCREEN ALLEY ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRU...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND FRYERS AND GRIDDLE, IN A BOX OF BUTTER LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, ON THE GRIDDLE, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, IN ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND GREASE TRAP PROFUSELY LEAKING IN BASEMENT.NOTED GREASE POOLING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SERVICED BY PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED PALETTES AND FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE FOOD SERVICE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR MUST CL...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS LOCATED OVER FRYERS AND GRIDDLE FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE DO NOT HAVE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AT ALL TIMES.
2021-09-22 Pass License 5 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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