SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 21/100

3000-3004 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 29, 2021 · passed

Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
1 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2021
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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)

SERIOUSOther
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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINORSanitation
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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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)

SERIOUSOther
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)

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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)

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

MINOROther
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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