Big Bowl, 6 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Big Bowl
Address: 6 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Oct 23, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Apr 18, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 16, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 20, 2012 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 23, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 18, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BAR ICE BIN COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR BAR ICE BIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELF AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (CARDBAORD BOXES). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Sep 16, 2011

MOST FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS AT BAR, PREP STATIONS & DISHROOM NEED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT SODA DISPENSING/WAIT STAFF AREA (BY KITCHEN DOORS)-MUST PROVIDE OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS AT BAR & FRONT PREP STATION MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Jun 20, 2012

ICE CREAM SCOOPS DIPPER WELL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND DIRT AT BOTTOM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING BASEBOARD AT WALL BEHIND SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
INSULATION AND PIPES WITH MOLD BUILD-UP AT BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 23, 2012

CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT AT THE COOLING DOWN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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