Pass

Big Bear

3334 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 27, 2025

Big Bear was last inspected on March 27, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

March 27, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for large bulk storage containers (rice, tea, sugar) in rear dry storage area near exit. 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

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed plates stored in front prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for utility sink in the rear near toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self-closing instructed the person in charge to install a self-closing mechanism for toilet room door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.