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BIG BOWL

60 E OHIO ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BIG BOWL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595762

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587281

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at front hand wash sinks, instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583213

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at front hand wash sinks, instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, Instructed to wear.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Ice scoop holder screwed in the wall, unable to remove to wash, instructed to provide removable scoop holder to wash properly.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No irreversible thermometer no heat strips on site for high temp dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568084

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Both low temp dish washing machines not sanitizing at final rinse 0ppm CL obtained at test strips. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025. by the end of inspection machines repaired and now dispensing proper sanitizer.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No chlorine test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. by the of inspection mgr obtained test strips.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510072

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE IS DISCONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON BULB IN THE COOKS LINE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285771

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, BY THE DISH MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, THE REAR PREP, AND THE DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULKING BY THE 3 COMP SINK PEELING AND ENCRUSTED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144417

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKLINE #4. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT TEA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ONE METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOEMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982781

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE VEGETABLE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE GLASS SHIELD TO COVER ALL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME NOTED AT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO DETACH FROM WALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982014

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE VEGETABLE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE GLASS SHIELD TO COVER ALL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME NOTED AT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO DETACH FROM WALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER REAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN IS CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948372

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLYWOOD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR LINERS ONLY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT, SIDES, AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448023

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448018

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BOWL · 60 E OHIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE CONTAINER LID COVERED WITH GREASE AND GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE IN SAME ENCLOSED COMMON AREA WITH COMPACTOR HAVING FOOD SPILLS ON AND AROUND IT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1573666.

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