Big & Littles Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2022-06-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND POKE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ALL ITE...
2021-02-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, BURGERS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TIME/EMPERATU...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT HAMBURGER WITH BAREHAND. MUST USE GLOVE, SPATULA OR DELI PAPER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED PORK HELD FOR OVER 24 HOUURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE(BOTH BEEF AND PORK LABELED 2/22/21). MANAGER STATES "ALL FOOD IS COOKED FRESH DAILY". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND EGGS AND HAMNBURGERS ON MENU BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOOKED. FOUND FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. FOUND NO FOOT NOTE. MUST PROVIDE DISCLORE, REMINDER AND FOOD NOTE FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIOR...
2020-09-28 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD COCKROACHES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AIR VENTS AND LIGHT PANELS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO FROZEN FISH LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR AHI TUNA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE INDICATING FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND POKE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR POT...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE 2 ALL GENDER RESTROOMS LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BEHIND BUILDING IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR OFFICE LOCATED NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.UPON INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 45.9F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURN ON VALV...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 93.3F AT THE RICE COOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FOOD WORTH $5.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-01-03 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT AND IN UTILITY ROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHEILDS IN SAME AREA WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-07-18 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GRIME BUILDUP ON THE FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET HEAD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP, BROWN SUBSTANCE AND DEAD FRUIT FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE PACKAGING AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE CEILING VENT TO THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM THAT IS CURRENTLY HANGING OFF OF THE CEILING ON ONE SIDE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
2016-12-23 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ON EQUIPMENTS WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER(BY THE NORTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP INSIDE DRY(COOLER TEMPERATURE 36.8F).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,ALSO INSIDE THE MOP/HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN
2016-12-01 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ON EQUIPMENTS WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER(BY THE NORTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP INSIDE DRY(COOLER TEMPERATURE 36.8F).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,ALSO INSIDE THE MOP/HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
A BLACK PLASTIC BAG TEMPORALLY REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE(WAS BROKEN DURING FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION)SAID TILE IN ORDER.INVOICE ON SITE.
2016-10-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MECHANICAL DRAIN IS LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NO DUMP SINK IS INSTALLED AT FRONT SERVING(FOOD AND BEER BOTTLES)AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.
2016-09-26 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2016-07-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-06-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER. ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED/SPLATTERED ON CEMENT GROUND FORMING HEAVY SPOTS OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT,INSECT ACTIVITIES.GREASE BUILD-U...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
observed stock stored on floor in basement, instructed to provide a raised shelf and store stock 6" off the floor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Grease build up on filters above the flat grill instructed to clean and maintain
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
debris on floor drain by the three compartment sink, also inside the walk-in freezer under the shelves and by the door,instructed to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Broken ceiling above the juice boxes in basement area. Instructed to provide a ceiling surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface or relocate juice boxes.
2016-04-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-04-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.SOLID GREASE AND PAPER STUCK ON TOP THE CONTAINER. ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED/SPLATTERED ON CEMENT GROUND FORMING HEAVY SPOTS OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT,INSECT ACTIVITI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA(HOT WATER TANK / MOP SINK),ALSO REMOVE SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR BY THE JUICES BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT AREA DEBRIS ON FLOORS(BROKEN CEMENT),SPECIALLY BY THE NORTH WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON WEST WALL BY THE FIRST TABLE IN DINING AREA BY THE WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING AND NECK FAUCET VERY LOSE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINK.
2015-10-16 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL MOPS SHOULD BE INVERTED TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2015-08-28 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2015-08-19 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
LEAK AT WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR EVIDENCE OF PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ONE WALL IN PREP AREA IS EXPOSED BRICKS. MUST SEAL OR COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN PREP AREA IS OPEN AND EXPOSED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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