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Big Chicks, Inc.

5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 16, 2026

19

Inspections on record

13

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 16, 2026

  1. #8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 16, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2019ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2018CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 3, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Big Chicks, Inc. — questions

Did Big Chicks, Inc. pass its last health inspection?
Big Chicks, Inc. at 5024 N Sheridan Rd was inspected on Mar 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Big Chicks, Inc.?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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