JUN 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG WIG.
BEAT. 39/100
770 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D)--METERING FAUCET INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF,CHICKEN,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
METERING FAUCET INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 133.1F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED BEEF AT 47.3F-48.0F AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS AT 48.2F-49.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHEESE QUESADILLAS AND BEEF ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (SEE COMMENTS).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2601947 DATED:08/29/2024 #57--2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 29
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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AUG 192024FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NON WORKING HAND DRYER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISION SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISPOSABLE TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 94.1F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PACKAGES OF BOTTLED WATER STORED ON MILK CRATES IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 82023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
OCT 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL: BEEF AT 47.3F AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2545100 DATED 12/6/2021: #58 " UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS" INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, RICE, AND BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PRIOR INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY 12/6/2021 GIVEN TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING WHILE COOKING/PREPARING TACOS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FACE COVERINGS MUST BE PROVIDED AND WORN AT ALL TIMES. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT A HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AVAILABLE OR POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION. TCS FOODS; BEEF CHICKEN AND RICE WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEIN PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; RICE, BEAN, WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PRIOR INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 252020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER CEILING LIGHT LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGY TRAINING ON SITE A TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 282020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.
FEB 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JUN 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 27
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF PAPER GOODS AND PACKAGING PRODUCTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. ALSO NOTED BOTTLES OF CLEANING CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
JUN 52018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF PAPER GOODS AND PACKAGING PRODUCTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. ALSO NOTED BOTTLES OF CLEANING CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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