Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BIG TOP RESTAURANT on .
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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293232
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253093
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252689
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PEELING COOKED POTATOES WITH BARE HANDS, WIPING HIS NOSE, THEN PROCEEDED TO FINISH PEELING THE POTATOES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COOKING, HANDLING SOILED DISHES, AND THEN HANDLING BREAD WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES, CHANGE THEM IN BETWEEN TASKS, AND WASH HANDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION. HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE STATION. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED,OR UNDER COOKED FOODS,OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
46
GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: FOUND NO GLOVES ON SITE AT TIME ON INSPECTION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2213551 ISSUED ON 08-28-18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213551
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-801.11(D) OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND USING BARE-HAND-CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHILE PLATING COOKED BACON AND CHEESE AND SLICED BREAD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE.ADVISED MANAGEMENT THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS(USE GLOVES,TONGS,SPOONS,SPATULAS ETC.).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A) HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE STATION. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A) FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED,OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE FUDGE/ICE CREAM STATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT LEFT BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS AND AROUND GASKETS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14(A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182175
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris on the underside of all the shelves, tables, and cabinets through out facility. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed rusty shelves under the cook line in the kitchen. Must remove and provide a non-porous smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed raw wood being used throughout facility. Must provide a non-porous smooth, easily cleanable surface
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as floor liner throughout. Must remove. Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris on the floor under all of the hood equipment, and under the cook line prep area. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain area.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181891
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed a waitress plate ready-to-eat food (toast), at the cook line and serve it to a customer. Facility has been informed not to have any bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Critical Violation#: 7-38-010(A)(B)
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 pest activity was observed on site during inspection. Observed 10 live fruit flies by the soda lines, three live German cockroaches inside the cabinet in the front prep area under the cook line, 1 live american cockroaches by the dish wash machine, aprox 15 live baby roaches under the dipper well cabinet. Facility has Anderson Pest Control as the pest control provider and was on site during inspection. Must pests, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious Violation #: 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris on the underside of all the shelves, tables, and cabinets through out facility. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed rusty shelves under the cook line in the kitchen. Must remove and provide a non-porous smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed raw wood being used throughout facility. Must provide a non-porous smooth, easily cleanable surface.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as floor liner throughout. Must remove. Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris on the floor under all of the hood equipment, and under the cook line prep area. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain area.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed holes in the walls of the following places, the front counter, the under the dishmachine, in the soda line/dry storage area. Must repair and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Must provide. Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris inside the fryers and on the grill table. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed slight leaks coming from the dish machine drain sink and the dipper well drain. Must repair.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150899
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150524
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
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: OBSERVED 10 LIVES ROACHES AT THE WALLBASE OF DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO EXTERMINATE AREA AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT (TOMATO PRODUCT)STORED IN #10 CANS,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT TO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL MAY BE USED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POP NOZZLES STICKY AT POP MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN POP NOZZLES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THESE AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILLATION IN MENS RESTROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILLATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009499
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS 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: NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL SHEET AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN/CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK, HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD AND HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.-------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.--------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995854
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER WITH OPEN ICE CREAM TUB/CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS, DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE AREA WASTE GREASE CONTAINER/DUMPSTER AND GROUND UNDER AND AROUND CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ALSO 2 RECYCLING DUMPSTER CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH OPEN LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL GREASE CONTAINER, GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND RECYCLING BINS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED, CLEAN, COVERED/LID FULLY CLOSED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL SHEET AND HARD TO OPEN/CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.----------MUST CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER SPRAYER SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE PROPER SPRAYER HOLDER AT DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK.--------- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WITH RUST BUILD-UP EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FAUCET HANDLE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN REAR DIS MACHINE SPRAYER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR CABINET UNDER FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WATER AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION, SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK DISPENSER COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, ALL PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.-------MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR STORAGE AREA. NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA, CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.-------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.-------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.--------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN LINE,DRAIN LINE LEAKING HEAVILY CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK) IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK.------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966132
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER UNDER TABLES AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SOME DETACHED BASE COVE BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AT DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT MUST BE REPAIRED. ALSO, FOUND HOLE AT WALL BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AT DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT MUST BE REPAIRED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE AT WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960728
Location recorded for this inspection · BIG TOP RESTAURANT · 6348 W HIGGINS AVE
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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE AT WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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