JUL 17
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG SHOULDERS COFFEE WORKS.
EAT. 85/100
1105 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing sign in employees restroom, Instructed to provide.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Live pottery plants placed above food production area, instructed to remove.
APR 152021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
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NOV 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGES. MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 42015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 4
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 302015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SIX CYCLE RUNS, DRAINING MACHINE TWICE AND PRIMING MACHINE. NO OTHER MEANS OF PROPER SANITIZING ON PREMISES, NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE/MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED AS FOOD PREP SINK. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED RINSING OUT SHAKER CUP USED FOR ICED TEA, RINSING OFF FRESH MINT. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.NO OTHER PREP SINKS OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES FOR FOOD PREP AND SANITIZING OF LARGE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH FOOD NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE GREEN BEAN STORAGE ROOM WITH WITH DIRT AND BEAN SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR DAIRY COOLERS INCLUDING THE DAIRY COOLER IN THE GREEN BEAN STORAGE ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE PROVIDED SCOOP CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE DIRTY ICE MACHINE.
MAY 312012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,SEAL HOLE IN SAME AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING,REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 232012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FRONT LEFT SERVICE COFFEE ROASTER PREP AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT DOOR TO ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,SEAL HOLE IN SAME AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT ICE MAKER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING,REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →