PASS Risk 1 (High)

BIG STAR II Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BIG STAR II 3638-3640 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
October 5, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2564800
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 5, 2022. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
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.

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