Big Rays Grill

4653 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Big Rays Grill has been inspected 27 times since 2011. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 13 times.

Big Rays Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available on site for manual washing at 3-comp sink. Instructed to obtain. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inadequate rodents and insects activity, Found about 15 live cockroaches under counter top and behind coolers, also found about 20 mouse droppings a long wall base in rear dish room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found numerous cockroaches trapped on glue boards, instructed to remove and clean dead ones.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Soiled cloth and paper towels places on utensils drying rack, Instructed to keep away from clean utensils.
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70
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREEN AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSEVED THICK GREEN AND BLACK FUZZY PATCH GROWTH LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF TZATZIKI SAUCE AND RELISH AS WELL INTERNAL SURFACES OF SAID CONTAINERS. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARITLY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND UNADULATERATED FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE COCROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: INSIDE CONTAINER WHERE SYRUP DISPENSERS ARE STORED, INSIDE CONTAINER WITH PICKLES STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT,ON SHELF BY ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHERE COFFEE POT IS STORED, ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA, ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN SAID SURFACES AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH ACUMULATED AMOUNT OF ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREEN AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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67
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT NUMBER 2575555 FROM MAY 9, 2023, NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHTLY RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
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74
May 9, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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82
Jul 1, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND GLUEBOARDS FULL OF ROACHES (SOME WERE STILL ALIVE) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 7, 2021
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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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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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS
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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 THROUGHOUT .
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67
May 28, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH PLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER TOOL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,UNDER MOP SINK,NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO JUICE COOLER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF 10-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA,GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,COFFEE AREA,UNDER SIDE CREVICE OF SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/28/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ,LEAVES,EMPTY CANS AND BANANA PEELS ON TOP.OVER GROWN WEEDS AROUND THE SAME.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM LID ,CUT DOWN WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOPS FROM ON TOP OF SOILED TOWEL ON ICE MACHINE AND FROM ON TOP OF ICE IN SODA MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVER DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR PROVIDE TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND WOOD FLOOR PALLET IN PREP AREA.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOAST TWO DIFFERENT TIMES FROM THE TOASTER WITH OUT HAVING GLOVES ON, TISSUE PAPER NOR UTENSIL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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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37
Sep 3, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.
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Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN/.
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74
Mar 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE APPLYING TOMATO AND LETTUCE(READY TO EAT FOOD) TO A BURGER. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285722 DATED 4/24/2019. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN/.
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52
Apr 24, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (HOT DOGS, GYRO SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN , ETC.) STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NON SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE APPLYING TOMATO AND LETTUCE(READY TO EAT FOOD) TO A BURGER. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN GYRO(49F) AND GYRO MEAT(49.9) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 23LBS VALUED AT $90. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (HOT DOGS, GYRO SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN , ETC.) STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING THEM ON A SOILED TOWEL. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A HANDWASHING SINK OR APPROVED AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING FACILITY AND AY NOT CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NON SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Aug 11, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND BOX FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRONT FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL AND FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING AND COUNTER BACKBOARD AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NEED TO BE SEALED WITH A NONTOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CARDBOARD LINERS ON WORK SURFACES NEED TO BE REMOVED AT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL HOT LINE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GRILL, STEAM TABLE,RANGE AND FRYER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND HEATING UNIT/WASHING MACHINE/CLOTHES DRYER AND UTILITY SINK NEEDS CLEANING'
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND UNFINISED WALL FROM HALLWAY LEADING INTO THE RESTAURANT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. NOTED HOLE AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK.NEEDS REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD CAPS AND SHIELD MISSING AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOOR NEEDS SELF CLOSING DEVICE REATTACHED.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER GRILL OF GREASE SPILLS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN DIRTY MOP WATER. DISCARD WASTE WATER, AND PROPERLY STORE MOP UPRIGHT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE IN BIN.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO WALL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF FRONT, AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 4 DOOR COOLER, NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SLICER. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER. ALSO CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND SLICER IN REAR, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED FOR INTERIOR OF 4-DOOR COOLER AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN 4-DOOR COOLER NEEDS CLEANING OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 7, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING
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Aug 30, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 3 DOZEN EGGS ON COUNTERTOP AT 83.1F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. $20 VALUE 5LBS.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED MULTIPLE TIMES BY FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING MONEY, AND THEN PROCEEDING TO PREPARE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS (TOAST, CHEESE. FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HANDS AT ANY POINT. INSTD ON IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
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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: NUMEROUS LIVE (OVER 15) AND DEAD HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES. FRONT DOORS OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN FOR DOORS OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND OUTLETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS OF HALLWAY WHERE BASEBOARDS IS MISSING. MUST COMPLETE REPLACING BASEBOARDS.
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Oct 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,OPENINGS AT SIDES AND BOTTOM SIDE AREAS OF DOOR. APPROX 1/4 INCH AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS OF HALLWAY WHERE BASEBOARD IS MISSING.MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER HANDLE OF FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR COOLER IN REAR NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED BUILD-UP DEBRIS IN MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FOUND ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE ON TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN SANITIZE BUCKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Rays Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Rays Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Rays Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Big Rays Grill.

Has Big Rays Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Rays Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Rays Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Big Rays Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Rays Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.