Big Delicious Planet

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged base coving dish area on floor near hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 3, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 27, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Oct 6, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket on walk-in cooler door. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at toilet in men's toilet room when flushed. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt out bulb underneath hood located above stove located rear of prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates without allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Aug 21, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide employee health policy and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provided procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in salad prep area behind front canteen/ coffee bar area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure.must provide soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in front canteen/coffee prep area and rear dish washing area. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device at the coffee espresso machines. Instructed to install so that can be located to be service and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for te garbage container inside washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath storage shelving in rear storage area and underneath dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in rear storage areas. Must remove clutter clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulated on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 19, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide employee health policy and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provided procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink not maintained in bakery prep area. Observed no hot running available at the hand washing sink water temperature 85.6f. Instructed to repair and maintain water temperature at 100.0f at all times. Premises has three hand washing sinks employees must use for hand washing. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in salad prep area behind front canteen/ coffee bar area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure.must provide soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in front canteen /ccoffee prep area and rear dish washing area. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restrains when food is being prepared in food prep area. Must wear a hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device at the coffee espresso machines. Instructed to install so that can be located to be service and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for te garbage container inside washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath storage shelving in rear storage area and underneath dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in rear storage areas. Must remove clutter clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulated on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Feb 27, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures: found fish at 129.9f and beef at 55.8f inside of the walk-in cooler. Found grilled chicken inside of the 2-door refrigerator in the rear prep at 50.3f. Found pre-made tuna sandwiches at the front display cooler at 57.8f. Manager voluntarily discarded 20# of food worth $150. Critical violation 7-38-005a

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Replace ripped gaskets around the doors of the old 2-door refrigerator in the rear and clean the fan vent cover inside of the same refrigeration unit mentioned above.

8. Apr 7, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Mar 30, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

     Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in prep area by the salad station not maintained.no hot water provided at said sink,water temp of 55.9f.paper towel dispensed not in working condition(dead battery);observed employee washing hand at said sink than looking for paper towel to dry his hands. Certified manager turned manipulated the hot/cold water under the sink and was able to provide hot water,presently 96.7f. A roll of paper towels was provided at said sink after my request.information given on hand washing. Critical violation:7-38-030

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: We(certified manager and myself)observed 25 or more live ants at salad prep area: on walls included north window ledge,on top the shelf, on walls between the prep sink and prep tables.also ants were coming out from behind the exposed hand sink,caulking between the sink and wall is broken,instructed to re-caulk said area with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.instructed to remove ants,clean and sanitize area. Serious violation:7-38-020

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Grease on hood and filters by the salad prep area. Grease trap at salad prep area with food and grease debrisalso grease trap at dish room with grimes,instructed to clean and maintain. Interior of ovens with debris,clean and maintain

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Debris on floors throughout the premises,specially under equipment and corners.clean and maintain

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

     Inspector’s note: Upon my arrival observed most of the employee without hair restraint in prep area handling food. All employee/managers/owners shall required to use effective hair restraint to confine hair in prep area.

10. May 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean cooking equipment to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning along wall bases, under and around all equipment, and in garage to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls with food splatter in need of cleaning. Walls and ceiling in need of detail cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light sheild needed in storage room. Must install and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation units in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of repairing. Low pressure hot water in mens room. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with food handler certificates. Left information with manager to obtain certificates.

11. Apr 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for single service articles in furnace room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of cabinet under 1-compartment sink in canteen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all chips off floor in canteen and stock off floor in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

12. Jun 10, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, filters, storage cabinets and can opener attached prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers through-out prep area and toilet rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up. Exposed brick wall not sealed through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Holes and openings noted around pipes in walls. Instructed to repair and seal all openings.

13. May 25, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The two exposed hand sinks next to the vegetable sinks need to provide splash guard between both of them to prevent comtamination. Clean the two fan guards inside the walkin cooler has dust buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields underneath the both hoods they have grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents underneath the both hoods in the prep area.

14. Sep 20, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BETWEEN PREP SINKS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

15. Jul 26, 2010 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Jul 7, 2010 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANSINK WITH SOAP,TOWELS IS NEEDED IN KITCHEN AREA,REAR BY 2 COMP SINK AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS FOR STORAGE AREAS NOT PROVIDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXPOSED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING SOME LIGHT SHIELDS,ENDCAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED,REPLACE PLASTIC 2 COMP SINK IN REAR WITH A METAL 3 COMP SINK WITH DRAIN BOARD AS REQUIRED IF USED FOR WASHING,RINSING,SANITIZING.