Big Boss
Last inspected: May 27, 2021
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Big Boss stretching back to 2017. The most recent visit was on May 27, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Big Boss's record stops at May 27, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
May 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND THE REACH IN WHITE FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 20, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(5 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, 5 SHELF BELOW THE SPICES, 25 UTILITY SINK ROOM, 5 SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR, 10 BEHIND THE WHITE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR).PREMISE SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN BREADING STATION NEEDS TO BE CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHEN EVER FLOUR IS ON THE STATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NO COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR OF RESTAURANT INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS, AND AROUND BREADING STATION(FLOUR ON FLOOR) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 10, 2017
License
13 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A RICE COOKER/WARMER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 90.5F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR THE PURPOSE OF WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED TO CORRECTLY MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO STORE FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE LOOSE AND HANGING CAULK FROM THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE STRIPPED HANDLES ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Boss last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Boss on file is from May 27, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Boss?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Big Boss.
Has Big Boss' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Boss have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Boss means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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