Food Safety Report: Big Star, 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 14, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by male food handlers while handling dirty to clean dishes, also a male food handler handling a soiled towel and a cooked tortilla shell in his hand while he wiped the counter. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat tortilla being removed from grill by female food handler. Product was discarded appx. 2. 8lbs. Tortilla. Instructed manager to use utensils or disposable gloves to handle tcs foods. Appx. 2. 8lbs. $3. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink not accessible in front of the main prep area. Observed a prep table stored in front of said sink. Table was removed during inspection. Must keep hand washing sink accessible at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at main prep area hand washing sink soap was provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation )

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying devices at main prep area. Hand washing sink, paper towel were provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation )

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a high temperature dish machine in use. Final rinse is at 147. 0�f. Must be at 180. 0�f or more. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-025)(citation issued)(cos) repair person on site is changing from a high temperature to a chemical dish machine at this time of inspection.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods, such as. 5lbs. Slaw-47. 3f. 2. 5lbs. Cooked onions-46. 0f-48. 6f. 12oz. Salsa pico-52. 1f. 12oz. Cooked chirozo-47. 1f. 3lbs. Pico de gallo-46. 9f. 2lbs. Sliced avacado-48. 1f. The product was discarded by the manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0�f or below. Appx. 9lbs. $55. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of taco prep cooler at 46. 8�f with tcs foods stored inside. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0�f or below. Air temperature is now 38. 9f(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15: must repair or replace gap along bottom of front door and frame of outdoor patio and liquor storage room door.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on prep tables.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed improper usage of gloves by food handlers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace missing door handle on salad prep cooler.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean fryer cabinets & wheel bases ,grill table,garbage cans in bar area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 13 inspector comments: must clean debris build up from floor & drains under,around,along wall bases in dry food & paper storage area,bar.

Source: chicago.gov