Big Star
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024
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Big Star, located at 1531 N Damen Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on April 30, 2024. This inspection identified two critical violations related to cold holding temperatures, cooling methods, and adequate temperature control equipment. Prior to this, the restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 15, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 6, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Jan 30, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 12, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 25, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 16, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 9, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 5, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
12 minor violations.
55
Dec 29, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 16, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Apr 30, 2024 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1/4 POUND COOKED VEGETABLES, 2 POUNDS FISH FILET, 1/2 POUND CHORIZO, 1 POUND CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND 1/3 POUND CHEESE ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 51 F AND 53 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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