⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BIG

(Also Known As: BIG BAR)

151 E WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60601

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 1918

17
Total Inspections
15
Passed
0
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2024 Inspection

May 10, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPSOSED INSULATION ABOVE OVENS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2023 Inspection

November 8, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Hand wash sink faucet handles are hard to turn, instructed to provide easy-to-use faucets.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 21, 2022 Inspection

July 21, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2021 Inspection

August 10, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2020 Inspection

February 20, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2019 Inspection

February 1, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN AP...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2018 Inspection

January 18, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON CEILING DUCTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAIN...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2016 Inspection

March 18, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no cold water at exposed hand sink in kitchen area. Maintenance staff fixed the issued and provided cold wate...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2015 Inspection

May 28, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2014 Inspection

November 10, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2014 Inspection

June 24, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2013 Inspection

December 10, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER THE DISH WASHER (3RD DISHWASHER FROM THE RIGHT).

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2013 Inspection

July 18, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AT BACK OF BAR AREA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2012 Inspection

May 30, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2011 Inspection

July 25, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2010 Inspection

June 21, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF INTERIOR SURFAC...

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