Big & Littles Restaurant

1310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2022
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Big & Littles Restaurant has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 23, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Big & Littles Restaurant's record stops at Jun 23, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Big & Littles Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND POKE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT HAMBURGER WITH BAREHAND. MUST USE GLOVE, SPATULA OR DELI PAPER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED PORK HELD FOR OVER 24 HOUURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE(BOTH BEEF AND PORK LABELED 2/22/21). MANAGER STATES "ALL FOOD IS COOKED FRESH DAILY". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELS FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND EGGS AND HAMNBURGERS ON MENU BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOOKED. FOUND FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. FOUND NO FOOT NOTE. MUST PROVIDE DISCLORE, REMINDER AND FOOD NOTE FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, BURGERS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TIME/EMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC, SAID MANAGER MUST PROVIDE POSTED, VALID CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD COCKROACHES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR VENTS AND LIGHT PANELS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND POKE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FROZEN FISH LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR AHI TUNA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE INDICATING FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE 2 ALL GENDER RESTROOMS LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BEHIND BUILDING IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR OFFICE LOCATED NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.UPON INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 45.9F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURN ON VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH SINK HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 93.3F AT THE RICE COOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FOOD WORTH $5.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. -COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT AND IN UTILITY ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHEILDS IN SAME AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME BUILDUP ON THE FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET HEAD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP, BROWN SUBSTANCE AND DEAD FRUIT FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE PACKAGING AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE CEILING VENT TO THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM THAT IS CURRENTLY HANGING OFF OF THE CEILING ON ONE SIDE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON EQUIPMENTS WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER(BY THE NORTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP INSIDE DRY(COOLER TEMPERATURE 36.8F).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,ALSO INSIDE THE MOP/HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN
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Dec 1, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON EQUIPMENTS WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER(BY THE NORTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP INSIDE DRY(COOLER TEMPERATURE 36.8F).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,ALSO INSIDE THE MOP/HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A BLACK PLASTIC BAG TEMPORALLY REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE(WAS BROKEN DURING FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION)SAID TILE IN ORDER.INVOICE ON SITE.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN IS LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NO DUMP SINK IS INSTALLED AT FRONT SERVING(FOOD AND BEER BOTTLES)AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.
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Sep 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER. ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED/SPLATTERED ON CEMENT GROUND FORMING HEAVY SPOTS OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT,INSECT ACTIVITIES.GREASE BUILD-UP ON GEMENT OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR BYTHE ALLEY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 stock stored on floor in basement, instructed to provide a raised shelf and store stock 6" off the floor
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Grease build up on filters above the flat grill instructed to clean and maintain
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: debris on floor drain by the three compartment sink, also inside the walk-in freezer under the shelves and by the door,instructed to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Broken ceiling above the juice boxes in basement area. Instructed to provide a ceiling surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface or relocate juice boxes.
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Apr 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.SOLID GREASE AND PAPER STUCK ON TOP THE CONTAINER. ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED/SPLATTERED ON CEMENT GROUND FORMING HEAVY SPOTS OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT,INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA(HOT WATER TANK / MOP SINK),ALSO REMOVE SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR BY THE JUICES BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT AREA DEBRIS ON FLOORS(BROKEN CEMENT),SPECIALLY BY THE NORTH WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WEST WALL BY THE FIRST TABLE IN DINING AREA BY THE WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING AND NECK FAUCET VERY LOSE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINK.
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Oct 16, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS SHOULD BE INVERTED TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 28, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 19, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: LEAK AT WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 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: FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 LOGBOOK OR EVIDENCE OF PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ONE WALL IN PREP AREA IS EXPOSED BRICKS. MUST SEAL OR COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP AREA IS OPEN AND EXPOSED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big & Littles Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big & Littles Restaurant on file is from Jun 23, 2022. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big & Littles Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Big & Littles Restaurant.

Has Big & Littles Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big & Littles Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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