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BIG BOWL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BIG BOWL (AKA: BIG BOWL (T5/M7)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
February 14, 2020 Canvass License #2192971
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE ROLLING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO COOK LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER/SERVICE LINE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATIONS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AND DIRTY FLOORS AT BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATIONS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AND DIRTY FLOORS AT BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections