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BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT

1034 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT 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
2589059

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570579

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570189

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY METAL FAN COVERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL MUST NOT USE FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS.REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM7-14-22,REPORT#2560780 #41) 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47)4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #49)4-601.11(C) NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #55)6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #56)6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560780

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINT ALL FLOORS DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560437

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 48.7F, FISH 46.4F, SHRIMP 48.9F, FISH 52.9F, CRAB 44.6F, CHICKEN 47.1F, HAMBURGER 45.3F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINT ALL FLOORS DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484807

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-WALK-IN COOLER METAL FAN COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND RUST.--- 4-601.11(B)-PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--NOTED RAW, ROUGH WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS WALLS AT TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST SEAL ALL WOOD TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484487

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES NOTED STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH PREPARED/CUT AVOCADOS AND RICE SCOOP STORED ON HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS IN PROPER CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.----UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY.----WALK-IN COOLER METAL FAN COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RAW, ROUGH WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS WALLS AT TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST SEAL ALL WOOD TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2366116 ON 3-20-20 NOT CORRECTED.#47- OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC FROM INSPECTION #2366116 ON 3-20-20. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366116

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357068

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND AT SAME COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288880

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND PARCHMENT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED NO LIGHT BULBS/ PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT SOME SECTION OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288348

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT CREAM OF TARTAR SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $15.00. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND PARCHMENT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED NO LIGHT BULBS/ PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT SOME SECTION OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166356

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT · 1034 W BELMONT 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: FOUND WORN/MISSING BASE COVING SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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