JUN 29
2021
PASS · 0 violations
Big & Little's Restaurant
Chicago Health Dept
3000-3004 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
9 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jun 2021.
Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
60
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2021
Inspection history
JUN 22
2021
FAIL 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
pic does not have a food manager certificate(City of Chicago sanitation certificate, instructed to provide. priority foundation, no citation issued.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
observed no City of Chicago sanitation manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared and served.(cooked beans, marinara sauce etc. premises needs a manager with the city of Chicago sanitation certificate on premises for each shift. priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
observed incomplete date marking on the tcs ready to eat foods being held for more than 24 hours inside of coolers must provide and maintain. Priority foundation, no citation issued.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu of the risk of comsuming raw and undercooked food. must provide and maintain priority foundation ,no citation issued.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
observed no high temperature strips for checking a plate of high temp. dish machine. must provide and maintain priority foundation no citation issued.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinets, wheel bases, prep table, and grill table.
OCT 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.RECOMMENDED TO ENROLL AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (COOKED BEANS,MARINARA SAUCE,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 120.0F.MUST SANITIZE AT 180.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS(USE BY) ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS FOR CHECKING AT PLATE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS(USE BY) ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS FOR CHECKING AT PLATE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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AUG 7
2019
FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES.(COS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS .SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. DICED TOMATOES 49.3F,2.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE50.0F-56.7F,10LBS. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 48.4F,7LBS. COOKED BEEF 48.0F,6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 47.5F,3.1LBS.COOKED PORK,70Z. VEGETARIAN 48.9F,2LBS. VEGETARAIN BURGERS 45.0F,6LBS. RAW CHICKEN 48.2F-48.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.41.8LBS.$187.50(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS(USE BY) ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.MUSTPROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND PREP AREAS AND APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SIDE OF A CAN OF DIRTY TOWELS,ON WALLS ,BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MOPSINK AREA,REAR HALLWAY.DOORS AND OVERHEAD DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/19.KEEP DOORS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS FOR CHECKING AT PLATE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND BEHIND.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15(A) FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.117 THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC DISPENSER FOR DETERGENT PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.112 OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE READING AT 75 DEGREES FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE OVER 180 DEGREES TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15(A) FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-501.17 NO DETERGENT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE DISH DETERGENT AT THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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