Chicago
UNRATED

Big Buba'S

1137 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60621 · Englewood · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2018-03-29
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Passed most recent inspection (2018-03-29)
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2018-03-29 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must main...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.

2018-03-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 3 refrigeration units not maintaining proper temperature. Reach in cooler in prep area found with ambient air temperature of 53.2F. Found RC cooler in rear of prep in disrepair. Operator states this cooler does not work. Instructed must repa...

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed severe leak under left and middle basins of 3 compartment sink. Observed water flowing from pipe under sink on to floor. Instructed must repair. Serious 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on right. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must mai...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed slow draining hand sink in prep area. Observed slow draining utility sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain same.

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