Big League Burgers

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 27, 2025 Pass

   Recent Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with proof of valid allergen training at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Feb 25, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door reach in prep cooler at improper cold-holding temperature. Noted 2 door cold hold unit at 65f. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. #7-38-005(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with valid city of chicago food manager certificate while tcs foods (rice, raw chicken and beef, dairy) are prepared. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with proof of valid allergen training at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Mar 6, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired allergen training certificate. Must provide current allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Nov 14, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 150F. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 soap at hand washing sink located at main cook line while food employees were extensively preparing and plating food. Instructed to provide soap at hand washing sink at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation. Employee replenished soap at hand sink during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw burgers at improper cold holding temperature at 45f inside of prep cooler at main cooks line. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded by employee. Food weighing approximately 15 lbs at a cost of $100.00.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificate. Must provide current allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Sep 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the reach-in freezer. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on hood/filters above the oven located at rear prep/dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields for light fixtures above the reach-in-freezer located at rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jan 26, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Salad reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in womens washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Nov 2, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice for consumption machine being stored in a hallway with public access. Instruct to provide a door or panel, complete separation between the ice machine and the public.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must install/provide a grease trap for the bar three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Plastic decorative leafs attached to the wall behind the bar must be removed. Walls must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 29, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory that discloses and reminds for such foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice for consumption machine being stored in a hallway with public access. Instruct to provide a door or panel, complete separation between the ice machine and the public.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items in the chemical closet in the mens washroom and construction materials in electrical closet must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must install/provide a grease trap for the bar three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Plastic decorative leafs attached to the wall behind the bar must be removed. Walls must be smooth and cleanable.----opening in the ceiling surrounding the bag in box soda dispensing piping must be sealed, smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all of the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required