Big Bear

3334 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Big Bear has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Big Bear's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, TEA, SUGAR) IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 5, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Bear last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Bear on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Big Bear's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Bear have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Bear means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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