BIG LEAGUE BURGERS.

Chicago Health Dept

3732-3734 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).

9 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF, DAIRY) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT AT 65F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2024
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 21
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 14
2023
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 150F. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN COOK LINE WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE EXTENSIVELY PREPARING AND PLATING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW BURGERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOKS LINE. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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SEP 9
2022
PASS 5 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE OVEN LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REACH-IN-FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 2
2020
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE BEING STORED IN A HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC ACCESS. INSTRUCT TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR PANEL, COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND THE PUBLIC.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PLASTIC DECORATIVE LEAFS ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE REMOVED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

OCT 29
2020
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS FOR SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE BEING STORED IN A HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC ACCESS. INSTRUCT TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR PANEL, COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND THE PUBLIC.

Minor Facility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PLASTIC DECORATIVE LEAFS ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE REMOVED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OPENING IN THE CEILING SURROUNDING THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING PIPING MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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