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THE BIG EASY

1660 E 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

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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
1319716

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229844

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 59 DEGREES F. MUST ADJUST OR REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY REPAIR AND WELD THE EXTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE COMPOUND USED FOR REPAIR AND PROPERLY WELD.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1229790 ON 6-22-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (14)PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158382 ON 6-8-2012 NOT CORRECTED. 18)EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN OPENING ON EXTERIOR OF BAR,BEHIND BAR,UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE ROOMS,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG SIDE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOORS WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPES SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. ALSO, NOTED HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH 3 COMP SINKS. MUST REPAIR.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED IN BAR AREA AND IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,BEHIND BAR, IN DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229790

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WHITE REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND AT 46.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR REMOVE.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SIDE OF THE SINK AND PROPERLY WELD.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1229746 ON 6-20-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (14)PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158382 ON 6-8-2012 NOT CORRECTED. 18)EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN OPENING ON EXTERIOR OF BAR,BEHIND BAR,ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE ROOMS,UNDER SHELVES,ALONG SIDE COOLERS AND IN KITCHEN STORAGE CABINETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOORS WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPES SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. ALSO, NOTED HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH 3 COMP SINKS. MUST REPAIR.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED IN BAR AREA AND IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,BEHIND BAR, IN DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ACCESS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229746

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.5 DEGREES F. WHITE REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLERS MAINTAIN AT 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. MUST REMOVE WHITE REACH IN COOLER IF NOT BEING USED.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158382 ON 6-8-2012 NOT CORRECTED. 18)EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN OPENING ON EXTERIOR OF BAR,BEHIND BAR,ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE ROOMS,UNDER SHELVES,ALONG SIDE COOLERS AND IN KITCHEN STORAGE CABINETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. DRAIN PIPES UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISCONNECTED. NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOORS WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT BOTH SINKS. MUST REPAIR PIPES SO THAT SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, NOTED HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,BEHIND BAR, IN DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM MENS WASHROOM AND REPAIR VENTILATION. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR CLOG AT ICE BIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN BEHIND BAR CLOGGED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS,NEAR PIZZA OVEN, AND ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158382

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACLITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED RESIDENTIAL REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 69.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLERS SO THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF RAW CHICKEN,RAW EGGS,RAW FISH AND COOKED SOUPS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-69.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN OPENING ON EXTERIOR OF BAR,BEHIND BAR,ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE ROOMS,UNDER SHELVES,ALONG SIDE COOLERS AND IN KITCHEN STORAGE CABINETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. DRAIN PIPES UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS DISCONNECTED. NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOORS WHEN WATER TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR PIPES SO THAT SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, NOTED HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,BEHIND BAR, IN DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM MENS WASHROOM AND REPAIR VENTILATION. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR CLOG AT ICE BIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS,NEAR PIZZA OVEN, AND ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680085

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK ON SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670842

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT OUTER DOORS AND 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BAR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BAR COMP SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR BEER TAP, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF SEASONINGS, CANNED GOODS AND BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG ICE MACHINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE GLASS BOWLS AND FOIL PANS, ON PAPER, ETC IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK ON SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FOOD ITEMS, BEER BOTTLES, ETC MUST BE STORED IN SELF-DRAINING ICE CONTAINERS. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531479

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531467

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BIG EASY · 1660 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM.(ABOUT 1 INCH GAP) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINETS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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