Big Star II
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2018, Big Star II has 11 inspections in the public record. Big Star II was last inspected on Apr 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 16 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 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 1, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN TACOS, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Mar 24, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE RIMINDER STATEMENT."THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2604250 ON 10/07/2024 #53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Oct 7, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 2ND FLOOR EAST SERVICE AREA; HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA; 2ND FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEN (10) SMALL LIVE BIRDS PRESENT AND FLYING IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF ALL LIVE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER OPENED WINDOWS AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE ALL BIRDS BY END OF INSPECTION AND CLOSED ALL WINDOWS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNISEX BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR; SOUTH EAST CORNER OF 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HALL LEADING TO OTHER BUILDING AMENITIES ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN GUAC PREP AREA STORED IN STAGANT ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE AS SPECIFIED SUCH AS IN RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN PORTION OF PREPARATION TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX BATHROOM TO HAVE TRASH CAN WITHOUT LID ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED TRASH CAN BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSETS STORED IN BUCKETS AND NOT AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES) STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BLACK FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AND WAITERS STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SPRAYER OF TH EDISH WASHER ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.-205.15(B) NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED TWO-THREE WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRINK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID WIPING CLOTHS TO AIR DRY PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO-GO CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-603.11 OBSERVED WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUSTPAN NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTERED ON THE SECOND FLOOR MOP SINK STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED SOME DRIED PEPPERS IN THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA STORED IN BLACK BAGS/GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY SAID DRIED PEPPERS INAPPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE TWO ICE MACHINES ON SITE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BOTH ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRINK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO-THREE WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRINK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID WIPING CLOTHS TO AIR DRY PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO-GO CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUSTPAN NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTERED ON THE SECOND FLOOR MOP SINK STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DRIED PEPPERS IN THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA STORED IN BLACK BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY SAID DRIED PEPPERS INAPPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Jun 21, 2021
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A STRAINER INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- PORK BELLY 52F, PROK 48.5F, CHICKEN (53.4F/49.1F)CHORIZO 50.0F, CHOPPED LETTUCE (51.6F/44.1F), BEANS 45.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER (DRAWERS) AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR AN IREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE WAITERS STATION BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (JUICE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN INSTALLED AT LOCATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE HOT LINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE AND BASE OF THE HAND WASH SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND SLIME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF ALL THE EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 5/15/2019, REPORT #2288881. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. HOT WATER WAS FOUND AT 116.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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May 15, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FAMILY WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE LABELED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT BETWEEN MACHINES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND RAW WOODEN ROLLING CART IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD FOOD CART WITH CLOTH CARPETING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE ANY FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH CARPETING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POROUS, STONE PESTAL AND MORTAR THAT IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN BOTH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINES NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION MUST BE ENCASED WITH A SOLID CASING OR CEILING PROVIDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING IN ALL THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSETS FOR MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION WATER PREP AND ABOVE SERVER ICE BIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE COOKS LINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 29, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH FISH IN A COLD HOLDING BOX TOP UNIT OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.5F TO 49.3F. INTERIOR OF THE COOLER FOUND AT 41.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD IN TOP COLD HOLDING BOX AT 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS NOT REACHING 100F. BAR HAND SINK AT 97.4F, MEN'S WASHROOM HAND SINK AT 96.3, WOMAN'S HAND SINK AT 94.5F, 2ND FLOOR PREP HAND SINK 90.5F. ALL OTHER HAND SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS REACHING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE SECOND FLOOR HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FAMILY WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK FOR WASTE. BASKET INSIDE THE SINK FOR DISCARDED DRINK REMAINS. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED BASKET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE LABELED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT BETWEEN MACHINES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POROUS, STONE PESTAL AND MORTAR THAT IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND RAW WOODEN ROLLING CART IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD FOOD CART WITH CLOTH CARPETING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE ANY FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH CARPETING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN BOTH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINES NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING IN ALL THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSETS FOR MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION MUST BE ENCASED WITH A SOLID CASING OR CEILING PROVIDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION WATER PREP AND ABOVE SERVER ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP COOLER. ALL PLUMBING WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION MUST BE ENCASED WITH A SOLID CASING OR CEILING PROVIDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL OPEN CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS AND AROUND WATER PIPING AT THE 1ST FLR. SERVER STATION MUST BE SEALED. MUST CAP ENTIRE TOP OF FOOD SERVICE PASS THROUGH WINDOW AT THE 1ST FLOOR. WALL AT THE 2ND FLR. MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING NOZZLE AT THE BARS SOUTH END EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.--- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Star II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Star II on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Star II?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Big Star II.
Has Big Star II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Star II have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Star II 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 Star II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Star II is inspected around two times per year on average.
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