Big & Little's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2021
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Big & Little's Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Jun 29, 2021. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Big & Little's Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 29, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Warewashing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Big & Little's Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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Nov 6, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu of the risk of comsuming raw and undercooked food. must provide and maintain priority foundation ,no citation issued.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: observed no high temperature strips for checking a plate of high temp. dish machine. must provide and maintain priority foundation no citation issued.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: pic does not have a food manager certificate(City of Chicago sanitation certificate, instructed to provide. priority foundation, no citation issued.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: observed no City of Chicago sanitation manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared and served.(cooked beans, marinara sauce etc. premises needs a manager with the city of Chicago sanitation certificate on premises for each shift. priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed incomplete date marking on the tcs ready to eat foods being held for more than 24 hours inside of coolers must provide and maintain. Priority foundation, no citation issued.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinets, wheel bases, prep table, and grill table.
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Oct 24, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 120.0F.MUST SANITIZE AT 180.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.RECOMMENDED TO ENROLL AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (COOKED BEANS,MARINARA SAUCE,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS(USE BY) ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS FOR CHECKING AT PLATE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Aug 15, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS(USE BY) ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS FOR CHECKING AT PLATE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Aug 7, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. DICED TOMATOES 49.3F,2.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE50.0F-56.7F,10LBS. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 48.4F,7LBS. COOKED BEEF 48.0F,6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 47.5F,3.1LBS.COOKED PORK,70Z. VEGETARIAN 48.9F,2LBS. VEGETARAIN BURGERS 45.0F,6LBS. RAW CHICKEN 48.2F-48.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.41.8LBS.$187.50(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND PREP AREAS AND APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SIDE OF A CAN OF DIRTY TOWELS,ON WALLS ,BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MOPSINK AREA,REAR HALLWAY.DOORS AND OVERHEAD DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/19.KEEP DOORS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS FOR CHECKING AT PLATE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND BEHIND.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES.(COS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS .SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.MUSTPROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS(USE BY) ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 21, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117 THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC DISPENSER FOR DETERGENT PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(A) FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 18, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112 OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE READING AT 75 DEGREES FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE OVER 180 DEGREES TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.17 NO DETERGENT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE DISH DETERGENT AT THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(A) FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big & Little's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big & Little's Restaurant on file is from Jun 29, 2021. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big & Little's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Big & Little's Restaurant.
Has Big & Little's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big & Little's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big & Little's 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.
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