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The Big State

624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

The Big State appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2014. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The Big State's record stops at Apr 10, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Big State is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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 10, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE LINE ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS IN THE FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES(SERVES-FRESH EGGS),A NEW CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN AND POSTED
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR #5 OF THE COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES INSIDE THE 9 DOORS COOLER.ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER INCLUDED THE COOLER STORED AT REAR STORAGE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS AND SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN RUG INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE BYTHE DESK,ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVETED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNORGANIZED SMALL STORAGE BY THE DESK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS ON FLOORS.ALSO ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER, ICE BIN IS USED FOR STORAGE HOWEVER A PILE OF PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED IN IT,MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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78
Sep 8, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
45
95
Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Big State last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Big State on file is from Apr 10, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Big State?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Big State.

Has The Big State's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Big State have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Big State 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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