Bang Bang Biscuits
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2019
43
Score
Public records show five inspections at Bang Bang Biscuits stretching back to 2016. On Nov 6, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Bang Bang Biscuits's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 6, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Bang Bang Biscuits' latest score of 43 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERICK ON THE FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDECOOKED ON THE MENU, PLACARDS,TABLE TENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENTRANCE TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM ANY CONTAMINATION AND PREVENT FRIENDS,FAMILY OR CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TWO CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LARGE POTS ,PANS AND BOWLS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE, WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE TWO ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEALED FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH BURNED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. AND RFNEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cooler gasket on refrigerator in dry storage, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potential hazardous foods cooled at room temperature. 8 Chicken pot pies, located on cooling rack at 59.5 degrees. Weight 6LB, at a value of $72.00 Also, observed egg mixture located on the front service prep area at room temperature, 72.2 degrees. Weight 4 ounces, with a value of $1.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discard the above products. Instructed manager to keep potentially hazardous foods, cold at or below 40 degrees or hot foods above 140 degrees. Critical violation 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed a total of 20 mice droppings in the following areas: -Along the wall base board, near the ice machine. -In the rear prep area and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain. Serious violation # 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cooler gasket on refrigerator in dry storage, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling in prep and dry storage area with dust accumulation. Observed vent in dry storage area with dust accumulation as well. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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Dec 21, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT USING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER OUTSIDE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD PLANTERS, WOOD, ETC.) MUST DISPOSE OF CLUTTER.
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Apr 22, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the two door reach in cooler with torn gaskets. Instructed facility to replace an maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the three compartment faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bang Bang Biscuits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bang Bang Biscuits on file is from Nov 6, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bang Bang Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bang Bang Biscuits.
Has Bang Bang Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bang Bang Biscuits have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bang Bang Biscuits means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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