DEC 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG BOWL.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
60 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 20, 2023 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Slow drainage at front hand wash sinks, instructed to repair and maintain.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
OCT 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Slow drainage at front hand wash sinks, instructed to repair and maintain.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, Instructed to wear.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Ice scoop holder screwed in the wall, unable to remove to wash, instructed to provide removable scoop holder to wash properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No irreversible thermometer no heat strips on site for high temp dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025
DEC 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Both low temp dish washing machines not sanitizing at final rinse 0ppm CL obtained at test strips. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025. by the end of inspection machines repaired and now dispensing proper sanitizer.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No chlorine test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. by the of inspection mgr obtained test strips.
MAY 202021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE IS DISCONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON BULB IN THE COOKS LINE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, BY THE DISH MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, THE REAR PREP, AND THE DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULKING BY THE 3 COMP SINK PEELING AND ENCRUSTED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 12018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKLINE #4. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT TEA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ONE METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOEMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE VEGETABLE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE GLASS SHIELD TO COVER ALL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME NOTED AT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO DETACH FROM WALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
JAN 242017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE VEGETABLE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE GLASS SHIELD TO COVER ALL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME NOTED AT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO DETACH FROM WALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER REAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN IS CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLYWOOD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR LINERS ONLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT, SIDES, AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62015PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE CONTAINER LID COVERED WITH GREASE AND GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE IN SAME ENCLOSED COMMON AREA WITH COMPACTOR HAVING FOOD SPILLS ON AND AROUND IT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OCT 12015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING. TEST STRIP WAS USED TO CHECK FINAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR READING OF 180F OR HIGHER. INDICATION WAS NO CHANGE TO STRIP COLOR. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE CONTAINER LID COVERED WITH GREASE AND GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE IN SAME ENCLOSED COMMON AREA WITH COMPACTOR HAVING FOOD SPILLS ON AND AROUND IT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS BEHIND FRONT COOK LINE AND AT REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 132015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS AT FRONT OF FOOD SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE AT REAR, REMOVE WATER KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RUSTY, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE.
FEB 272013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 52.3F, SHRIMP AT 47.4F, TOFU AT 55.9F, SHELL EGGS AT 55.6F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
MAR 292012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS NOT CLEAN, DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED ON SIDES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE TORN INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER PIPES.
JUL 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INNER METAL DOOR PANEL OF FRONT COOLER (CLOSER TO BATHROOM HALLWAY) IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE DOOR; A RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT 3-DOOR COOLER IS BENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF REAR COOKING/PREPPING AREA MUST BE ADDRESSED. ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE BIN AT THE BAR & UNDER SODA DISPENSER IN REAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AROUND PREP STATIONS & AREAS AROUND GARBAGE BINS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS & MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
MAR 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FRONT-LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THROUGH OUT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE OF DEBRIS.
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