Chicago · Official inspection records
1137 W 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60621
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BIG BUBA'S on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BUBA'S · 1137 W 63RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BUBA'S · 1137 W 63RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG BUBA'S · 1137 W 63RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 3 refrigeration units not maintaining proper temperature. Reach in cooler in prep area found with ambient air temperature of 53.2F. Found RC cooler in rear of prep in disrepair. Operator states this cooler does not work. Instructed must repair. All refrigeration on premises must have ambient air temperature of 40F or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed severe leak under left and middle basins of 3 compartment sink. Observed water flowing from pipe under sink on to floor. Instructed must repair. Serious 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on right. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed slow draining hand sink in prep area. Observed slow draining utility sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain same.
Local context · Chicago
91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2584067.
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