Did Big Tony'S pass its last health inspection?

Big Tony'S at 5611 W Corcoran Pl was inspected on May 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Big Tony'S?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Big Tony'S

5611 W Corcoran Pl, Chicago 60644 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 19, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 19, 2026

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12 OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LEAKING NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, CEILINGS, CEILING VENTS, AND FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 19, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2018	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 24, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 30, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

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 Tony'S — questions

Did Big Tony'S pass its last health inspection?: Big Tony'S at 5611 W Corcoran Pl was inspected on May 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Big Tony'S?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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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