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BIG TOP RESTAURANT

6348 W HIGGINS AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

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Out of Business
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Recorded citations
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.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631231

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609715

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 FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH WAFFLES AND TOAST. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS PROPERLY: ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP; OTHER FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER USING CLEANING CLOTH AND TOUCHING APRON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1532475, DATED 03/31/2015: VIOLATION #34-"MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(LARGE STOVE, UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPPED FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TRAY USED TO CATCH SLICED GYRO MEAT HAS ROUGH METAL EDGES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING LINE, ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND ON SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GASKETS AT FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXHAUST IN HOOD ABOVE GRILLS. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN . OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BEHIND TOLIET IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NEAR THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAK IN PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVER STATION. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532475

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(LARGE STOVE, UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NO COVING/BASEBOARD IS PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ROOM(OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENED WALL PANEL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE) BY THE GREASE TRAP,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO OBSERVED CEILING TILE EXTREMELY STAINED AND WITH BLACK MOLD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED SAID TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE DISH ROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482625

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: STORED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE CARDBOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOUND SHELVES WITH POROUS SURFACE UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SHELVES ARE LOCATED ACROSS THE WALK-IN FREEZER,REAR AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AND GREASE ON STRING ABOVE THAT HOLDS WATER SPRAYER IN DISH ROOM/DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.KNIFE RACK MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(LARGE STOVE, UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NO COVING/BASEBOARD IS PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ROOM(OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENED WALL PANEL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE) BY THE GREASE TRAP,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO OBSERVED CEILING TILE EXTREMELY STAINED AND WITH BLACK MOLD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED SAID TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE DISH ROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482616

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: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD:SLICED LETTUCE,TOMATOES, GRABBING HALF PEACH FROM CONTAINER WITH JUICE AND SET UP CUSTOMER PLATE,BETWEEN THAT WIPING HIS HANDS ON HIS APRON AND TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS ORGANIZING SHELVES OPEN AND CLOSE WALK-IN COOLER;ALSO THE SAME EMPLOYEE WENT OUT TO MOVE HIS CAR,RETURNED TO HIS STATION AND START TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD( 4 SLICE OF WHEAT BREAD) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE FOOD,EMPLOYEE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION.FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-24-14,REPORT #1236205. #32 STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS #33- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STORED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE CARDBOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOUND SHELVES WITH POROUS SURFACE UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SHELVES ARE LOCATED ACROSS THE WALK-IN FREEZER,REAR AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AND GREASE ON STRING ABOVE THAT HOLDS WATER SPRAYER IN DISH ROOM/DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.KNIFE RACK MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(LARGE STOVE, UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NO COVING/BASEBOARD IS PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ROOM(OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENED WALL PANEL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE) BY THE GREASE TRAP,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO OBSERVED CEILING TILE EXTREMELY STAINED AND WITH BLACK MOLD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED SAID TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE DISH ROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236205

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADAVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ADJACENT TO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK FOR SAID KNIVES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR IN CABINET ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335502

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WOODEN FOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA) WITH EXTERIOR COVERING MISSING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES/SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL,TOASTER, MEAT SLICER, MIXER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER ETC.), PLASTIC GARBAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLE LEGS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER WALLS WITH HEAVY FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE BUILD-UP, PIPES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 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 WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING WALLS AROUND ICE CREAM PREP AREA.-----------NOTED CEILING TILE AROUND VENT/EXHAUST IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST AND WATER STAIN INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.-----------MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH HEAVY WATER STAIN ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY LEAK. NOTED TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND AT THE SAID FAUCET NECK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FOOD PREP/REAR STORAGE AREA)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670941

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving, racks need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under 3 compartment sink, and by dish machine area not clean need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage areas shall be provided, damaged ceiling (watwer damaged)tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in rear kitchen prep areas need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas need cleaning

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88660

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler racks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 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.Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas shall be repair/replaced, ceiling tiles that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas shall be replaced/repair, walls in prep areas need cleaning. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Missing light shields in prep areas, dish machine areas, shall be provided, light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas dining areas and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking at neck, shall be repair.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413832

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

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA RIPPED OFF, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE WAIT STATION. (NO COVER/LID FOUND TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST,CONTAMINANTS).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE,SALT,ETC,ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDE AND TOP OF ALL COOKING STOVE, GRILL, THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER A\ND OUTSIDE EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. HOLE AND GAP BY THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL THE HOLE AND GAP. LOOSE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST RE GLUE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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    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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT;BY THE DISH WASHING AREA,ALONG THE WALLS AND ALL CORNER; INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR; BEHIND ALL THE COOKING STOVE, GRILL DEEP FRYER, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS BY THE COOKING AREA, AND BY THE STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY BY THE SODA SYRUP.

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    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. DAMAGED CEILING ON TOP OF THE HOOD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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    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. HOLE ON THE WALLS INSISDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATED ABOVE THE SOUP AREA IN THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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    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. WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, TOP COUNTER, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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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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