Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BIG AL'S RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640851
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG AL'S RESTAURANT · 5333 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT OF MILK SHAKE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 65.3F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION MILK SHAKE COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON MILK SHAKE COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBAORD SHELF LINER ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH COOKLINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PICKLE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN STAINS ON CEILING IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT CEILING IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770705
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG AL'S RESTAURANT · 5333 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49.8F, BEEF AT 43.3F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, POLISH DOGS AT 46.1F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47.1F, PORK AT 45.9F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 50.5F, AND CHORIZO AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WROTH APPROXIMATELY $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE DUCTWORK ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELF.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516515
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG AL'S RESTAURANT · 5333 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583502
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG AL'S RESTAURANT · 5333 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED RE-FRIED BEANS 150.4*F, BEEF 160.2*F, ICECREAM 39.2*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #38 OBSERVED TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE WITHOUT RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP OF THE MACHINE, REPORT 1474161 DATED 6/27/2014 CORRECT BY DATE 9/27/2014. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM IN REAR COOLER, NO DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER CERT. INSTRUCTED THE OTHER 2 EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. GIVEN AT THIS TIME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474161
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG AL'S RESTAURANT · 5333 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE WITH OUT RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER OVER THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP SINK.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1376116
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG AL'S RESTAURANT · 5333 S KEDZIE AVE
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 STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE/REPAIR SAME.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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