Did Big Moe'S Cellular & Food pass its last health inspection?

Big Moe'S Cellular & Food at 5539-5541 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Dec 5, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Big Moe'S Cellular & Food?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Big Moe'S Cellular & Food

5539-5541 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 5, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 5, 2023

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS ON ONE DOOR OF FREEZER AND BROKEN GLASS ON TWO DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT CLOSEST TO WESTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS IN DOORS OF FREEZER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SOAP STORED ON FLOOR IN RETAIL AREA AND SODA STORED ON FLOOR IN SODA CRATES IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SODA CRATES IN AREA NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND SODA CRATES AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALL OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST IN ALL WINDOWSILLS IN FRONT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR/FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN WASHROOM ON NORTHSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 5, 2023	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Nov 28, 2023	License	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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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 Moe'S Cellular & Food — questions

Did Big Moe'S Cellular & Food pass its last health inspection?: Big Moe'S Cellular & Food at 5539-5541 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Dec 5, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Big Moe'S Cellular & Food?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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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