MAY 21
2026
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PORKCHOP/BIG & LITTLE'S.
Chicago Health Dept
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
20 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 18
2025
PASS 2 violations
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE RACK ON WALL, WITH ICE SCOOP TOUCHING WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
APR 4
2025
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 10
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DEAD ROACH NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE NEAR CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
DISPENSING SPOONS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN FOOD AT STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO STORE WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD. ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE CONTAINER ON WALL. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY (EX. CLEAN, ENCLOSED CONTAINER)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND AIR VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAR 26
2024
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF COLD BEER HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS BEHIND FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 7
2023
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 28
2023
PASS 3 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WARMER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INOPERABLE LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON MACHINE AND NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JUL 6
2022
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS. ROLLING CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. ATTACHED PIPING OF HOT WATER BOOSTER UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO TRASH RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN DUE TO REFUSE (PAPER TOWELS) BEING COMMONLY DISCARDED.
NOV 17
2021
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDE OF FRYERS AND SIDES/UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JUL 21
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 22
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR FINAL RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
APR 8
2019
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 6
2018
PASS 1 violation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 CLEAN KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
MAY 18
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WILL BE LOCATED. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
DEC 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WILL BE LOCATED. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USEEQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN CELEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
MAY 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WILL BE LOCATED. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USEEQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
APR 21
2017
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WILL BE LOCATED. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USEEQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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