Big Mini Putt Club

3655 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Big Mini Putt Club has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Big Mini Putt Club is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER VALVE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Feb 20, 2026

Complaint

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AT 140F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2024 KEPT IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM OF TWO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS MUST BE KEPT IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THE PAST YEAR AND BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/10/24 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER VALVE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Jun 10, 2024

License

5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS FOR THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE BAR MUST BE MOVED TO BE CLOSER TO THE HAND SINKS.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER ICE SHOOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER ROOM WITH STORED LIQUOR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND AT THE ICE MACHINE HAND SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED RAW BRICK WALL INSIDE THE FOOD PREP KITCHEN THAT IS POROUS, UNEVEN WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 6, 2023

License

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Mini Putt Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Mini Putt Club on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Mini Putt Club?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Mini Putt Club.

Has Big Mini Putt Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Mini Putt Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Mini Putt Club 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 Mini Putt Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Mini Putt Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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