Big Time Food & Deli
737 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Grocery Store ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 23, 2026
Big Time Food & Deli was last inspected on March 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
March 23, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items not properly labled in coolers. Instructed manager to properly label all food items remove from original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted behind front counter and stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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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: Observed soiled cardboard trays on chip display shelves, instructed manager to replace all soiled cardboard trays on chip display shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to defrost and clean the interior of the ice cream display freezer, clean the interior of the display ric to remove spills and debris. Also clean the counter top underneath the slushie machine to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under chip rack and along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris through out.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler in the prep area in the rear without his food handler training as required. Must comply or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No signed verifiable employee health policies on site for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.priority foundation violation. #7-38-010 -. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT TOTAL (3) HANDSINKS ON PREMISE... IN FRONT PREP OR (IN USE) REAR PREP HANDSINK AND WASHBOWL INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at both exposed handsinks as well as washbowl in toilet room.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee making deli sandwich without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent contamination of food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Observed rusted shelving units in deli meat coolling unit, large cooler holding tcs foods and non tcs beverages as well as prep table where condiments are stored located in rear prep area. Instructed to remove all cardboard from said equipment, clean, resurface and provide smooth and easily cleabale surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site for testing sanitizing strenth at 3 compartment sink, instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food splatter on atm machine and equipment holding slicing machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted allplumbing fixtures in toiletroom in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in rear storage area. Instructed to increase lighting in said area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2574775 on 4-24-23. Violations are as follows... 49)observed build-up of food debris and grime on the interior and exterior of the deli cooler (storing deli meat) in the rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. 55)observed grime and build-up of clutter on floors throughout the facility behind and between shelving (paper, trash). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Observed clutter of empty boxes and containers stored on the floor and around the facility. Instructed the person in charge to remove unnecessary items and maintain premises. Instructed to correct as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on interior and exterior of deli cooler (storing deli meat) in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grime and build up of clutter on floors throughout facility behind and between shelving (paper, trash). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter of empty boxes and containers stored on floor and around facility. Instructed person in charge to remove unnecessary items and maintain premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the bottom drain pipe of the three compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and dust in the rear prep area along the walls under the dish washing station and along the back shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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License · Business Not Located
No violations
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