What is Big Bowl's health inspection score?

Big Bowl has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Big Bowl last inspected?

Big Bowl was last inspected on October 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big Bowl have?

Big Bowl has 31 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big Bowl safe to eat at?

Yes, Big Bowl has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Big Bowl

Name: Big Bowl
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 94

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/29/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection6 Canvass1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2613392 DATED ON 03/07/25 NOT CORRECTED-#55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE, SPILLS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THR PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFCATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND KEEPS CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH BOXES OF MEL-FRY LIQUID FRYING OIL STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND 2 LARGE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN FRONT OF MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION (TOCCO SIDE AREA).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR AREA AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.THE (DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE HELD ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AND INSIDE BASKET AT DEEP FRYER AREA.OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 50.9 F,COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 79.1F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 88.0 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER OR HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BAR GLASSWARE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574178 DATED:04/13/2023 #37--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.). #55-- OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN SAME AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/11/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−41 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE MENTIONED COOLER REMAINS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN SAME AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0 F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CUT VEGETABLES AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BEEF AT 51.1 F AND PASTA NOODLES AT 46.1 F-47.1 F.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 25#'S OF FOOD WORTH $330.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN SAME AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560326 DATED: 07/05/2022 #57--OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. #58--OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/05/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT WORKING. REFRIGERATOR DID NOT CONTAIN TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNER NEAR DUMP SNK VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HANDWASHING SINK WITH GREASE TRAP ATTACHED VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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