Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken eight times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A PREP TABLE THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION AND REACH IN FREEZER UNITS, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE GROUND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS RANDOMLY SCATTERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE CONTAINERS OF SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED TWO MICE TRAPPED ON THE OPENED BAIT GLUE BOARD IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS REMOVE DEAD RODENTS IMMEDIATELY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT TRAP STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THE TRAPS. OBSERVED OPENED BAIT RODENT TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL DEVICES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113 OBSERVED FACILITY USING SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PREP AREA RECEPTACLES AND WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFUSE RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED AND NOT SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES/DRY STORAGE (RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE/DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS (SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS) AND SINGLE-USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES USED FOR SALAD PREPARATION, INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF ALL FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (MACARONI SALAD) IN A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES/DRY STORAGE (RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE/DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT-PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS (SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS) AND SINGLE-USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES USED FOR SALAD PREPARATION, INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113 OBSERVED FACILITY USING SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PREP AREA RECEPTACLES AND WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFUSE RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED AND NOT SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND - OR REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 MOUSE DROPPINGS ARE STILL PRESENT IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE FRYERS, AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 VIOLATION SHOWED PROGRESS, BUT NOT COMPLETED. REMAINS IN VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 VIOLATION SHOWS PROGRESS, BUT NOT FULLY CORRECTED. REMAINS IN VIOLATION.
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Jan 4, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. NOTED CHICKEN AT 65F AND COLESLAW AT 56F LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS APPROX 15 LBS AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND FRYERS AND GRIDDLE, IN A BOX OF BUTTER LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, ON THE GRIDDLE, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, IN COOKING LIQUID CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF EXPEDITER STATION, IN UNUSED FIRST PREP AREA WERE SINGLE SERVICE BOXES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE TRAP PROFUSELY LEAKING IN BASEMENT.NOTED GREASE POOLING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SERVICED BY PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CHICKEN DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION . 5 LBS $20
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN ANY COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD(RICE ETC) STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP LOCATED UNDER THE BOTTOM REAR ALLEY ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR CLOSED. ALSO NOTED IS A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER THE SCREEN ALLEY ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED PALETTES AND FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE FOOD SERVICE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS LOCATED OVER FRYERS AND GRIDDLE FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE DO NOT HAVE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 22, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken.
Has Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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