Pass

Porkchop/ Big & Little's

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Porkchop/ Big & Little's was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found floors in the front prep area with stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack on wall, with ice scoop touching wall. Instd to store properly and maintain

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Black substance on caulking at top base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove black substance and maintain caulking

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor in walk in cooler in need of cleaning under shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Dead roach noted on floor behind ice machine and on floor along wallbase near cashier line. Instd to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Dispensing spoons completely submerged in food at steam table. Instd to store with handle above food. Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire container on wall. Instd to store ice scoop properly (ex. Clean, enclosed container)

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in front prep area, and interior/exterior of employee microwave not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling tiles, and air vents in front prep area not clean, debris/dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spillage on interior bottoms of cold beer holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food residue on floors behind fryer units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior of surfaces of cabinets, coolers, shelving units, cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior of surfaces of cabinets, coolers, shelving units, cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior of surfaces of cabinets, coolers, shelving units, cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clogged floor drain under warmer in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Inoperable low temperature warewash machine in rear prep area. Out of order sign on machine and not in use at time of inspection. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to contact cdph when repaired and prior to using. Priority violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3rd basin of 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basins of 3-compartment sink with debris. Rolling cart with excessive food debris. Attached piping of hot water booster units with excessive calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No trash receptacle at handwash sinks. Instd to provide receptacles and maintain due to refuse (paper towels) being commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive food debris/grease accumulation on exterior side of fryers and sides/underneath flat top grill. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Stopper at 3-compartment sink in poor repair. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device for final rinse of high temperature dish machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations and irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep area and debris on floors along walls in dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 clean knife improperly stored inbetween wall and table. Instd to store properly.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  15. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  17. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink needed to be installed and accessible where 3-compartment sink will be located. Violation 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Provide 3-compartment sink with attached metal drainboard, and basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of multi-use equipment. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink needed to be installed and accessible where 3-compartment sink will be located. Violation 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Provide 3-compartment sink with attached metal drainboard, and basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of multi-useequipment. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored. Instd to store in celean sanitized container.

  19. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink needed to be installed and accessible where 3-compartment sink will be located. Violation 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Provide 3-compartment sink with attached metal drainboard, and basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of multi-useequipment. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

  20. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink needed to be installed and accessible where 3-compartment sink will be located. Violation 7-38-030 critical.

    • 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: No licensed pest control logbook available for inspection. Instd to provide complete pest control logbook. Violation 7-38-020 serious

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager certificate provided. Instd to provide. Violation 7-38-012a serious

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Provide 3-compartment sink with attached metal drainboard, and basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of multi-useequipment. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

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