Young American — Big Kids
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2023
90
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Young American — Big Kids, the earliest from 2018. Young American — Big Kids was last inspected on Sep 5, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Young American — Big Kids's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 5, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Young American — Big Kids is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP / BAR AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/2- DRAWER PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Nov 29, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ALONG THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 27, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINES WITH A CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(B) MANAGEMENT MUST ENSURE THAT UNNECESSARY PERSONS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO CUSTOMER ENTRANCE INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSTALL A SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR EACH TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 738-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ALONG THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Young American — Big Kids last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Young American — Big Kids on file is from Sep 5, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Young American — Big Kids?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Young American — Big Kids.
Has Young American — Big Kids' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Young American — Big Kids have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Young American — Big Kids 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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