Big League Burgers
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Big League Burgers, the earliest from 2020. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited five times.
Big League Burgers' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2025
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT AT 65F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF, DAIRY) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BURGERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOKS LINE. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 150F. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120�F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN COOK LINE WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE EXTENSIVELY PREPARING AND PLATING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 9, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE OVEN LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REACH-IN-FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 26, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Nov 2, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE BEING STORED IN A HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC ACCESS. INSTRUCT TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR PANEL, COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND THE PUBLIC.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC DECORATIVE LEAFS ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE REMOVED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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86
Oct 29, 2020
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS FOR SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE BEING STORED IN A HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC ACCESS. INSTRUCT TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR PANEL, COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND THE PUBLIC.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC DECORATIVE LEAFS ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE REMOVED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OPENING IN THE CEILING SURROUNDING THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING PIPING MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big League Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big League Burgers on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big League Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Big League Burgers.
Has Big League Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big League Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big League Burgers 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 League Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big League Burgers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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