OCT 23
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG BOWL/ BIG CITY CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
600 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 23, 2025 · passed
11 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTATINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
JUL 312024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOKED PASTA STORED TIGHTLY-COVERED IN PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND DIPPER WELL FAUCET AT BIG BOWL FRONT COUNTER AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH LOW PRESSURE AND INSUFFICIENT FLOW FOR ADEQUATE IN-USE UTENSIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DIPPER WELL FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
DEC 62023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP STORING RAW CHICKEN AND CHOPPED VEGGIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SAUCES ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ALONG SIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AND TRASH. NOTED UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON PREMISE.
NOV 272023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SHOOT LOCATED INSIDE ICE BIN WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE FURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYRING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP WHERE DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED AND ON THE WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP STORING RAW CHICKEN AND CHOPPED VEGGIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SAUCES ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ALONG SIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AND TRASH. NOTED UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON PREMISE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CFM TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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JUL 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO PAPERTOWELS AT THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND ORANGE SLIME AROUND HINGES OF TOP LID AND AROUND GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE CHICKEN FRY STATION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE BIG BOWL STOVE AND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE'S ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN THE BIG CITY CHICKEN AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE'S ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED 40# OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP COOLER THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (45.7F-60.4F). MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOODS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) 135F OR ABOVE AND 41F OR BELOW. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE CHICKEN WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (57.9F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALL COLD HOLD UNITS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE PREP COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. REMOVAL OF THE TAG AND USE OF THE COOLER IS PROHIBITED. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN THE BIG CITY CHICKEN AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
APR 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OR DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
JAN 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Sanitation bucket stored on prep area close to open food, instructed to keep away.
NOV 42016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE WHERE CLEAN WOK'S ARE STORED TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SODA LINES AND PRESSURIZED TANKS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOD LINE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
AUG 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 11
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, REMOVE POOLING WATER KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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