SEP 18
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PORKCHOP/BIG & LITTLE'S.
EAT. 89/100
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 18, 2025 · passed
13 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 42025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 4
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 102024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 262024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
DEC 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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JUL 282023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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 62022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 172021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 82019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 CLEAN KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
JAN 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 212017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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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