MAR 16
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG CHICKS, INC..
EAT. 80/100
5024 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 16, 2026 · passed with conditions
Passed all 16 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR.
FEB 102025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH PINK SUBSTANCE AND WITH DUST AND STICKY SURROUNDING AROUND RUBBER PIPES BEHIND THE BAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER/KEG COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 122024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/WASHROOMS)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SALT ETC).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND AND BEHIND COOLERS.
JAN 302023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 30
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA COOLERS (ALONG COOKLINE)DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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FEB 52021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PIECES OF RAW GRIMED WOOD USED TO ELEVATE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER UNEVEN, ROUGH SURFACE SOME PART BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JUN 172020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 52019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 5
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS BEHIND BAR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JUL 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER TO IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 47.8F, TOFU BEEF 48.0F, TUNA 44.6F, CRAB MEAT 44.6F, BLACK MEANS 48.2F, RICE 62.6F, PACKAGED TOFU 56.7F, HOMEMADE TOFU 52.9/55.4F,EGGS 57.9F, CHICKEN SAUSAGE 45.9F, CORN BEEF HASH 45.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $258.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES, REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR FREEZER OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -NOTED MISSING LID AT DOOR OF ICE STORAGE BIN AT THE BAR (USE TRAYS FOR LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD SPILLS ON WALL BEHIND THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO BEHIND SHELVING AND ICE MAKER AT THE DESERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
MAR 62018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DIRTY, DUSTY AND RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE KITCHEN SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT SOME AREAS OF THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DIRTY AND WET FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE BAKERY AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.
MAR 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR WITH DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXCESSIVE DUST ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND LADIES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUATS TEST STRIP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE ECOLAB AND THE TECHNICIAN BROUGHT THE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR QUATS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STANDING WATER AND DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLE MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN THE MIDDLE SEATING AREA BETWEEN THE BIG CHICKS BAR AND TWEET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR SMALL BAR . BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE COOLER AT BAR AREA, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WEST EXTERIOR DOOR SURFACE OF LIQUOR COOLER BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.MAIN BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DUST ON POP/BEER LINES ,SHELVES ,PIPES AND OPENINGS BETWEEN THE SHELF AND COUNTER TOP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MINERAL BUILD-UP ON POP GUN AND POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND WAIN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BUILD-UP GRIME AND DUST ON WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR/BEER COOLERS UNDER THE WALL MIRROR COUNTER, MAIN BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN/ UNEVEN CEMENT,STANDING WATER INSIDE BROKEN CEMENT. INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DEBRIS,STRAWS,BROKEN GLASSES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SMALL BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALLS(HOLE) BEHIND THE COOLER AT REAR SMALL BAR AREA,BY THE REAR STORAGE/ ICE MACHINE AREA. OBSERVED WOOD WITH GRIME,FOOD STAINS,DUST BUILD UP AT MAIN BAR COUNTER SURFACE NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WALL TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEHIND THE WASHBOWL NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- BAR GUN HOLDERS AND BAR SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WOMENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
FEB 82012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL DRAIN LINE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND SMALL BAR BY THE ICE MACHINE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN POP GUN DISPENSER BEHIND BOTH BARS,MINERAL BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS,UNDER THE SHELVES,CORNERS ,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO SEAL FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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