What is Big & Little's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Big & Little's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Big & Little's Restaurant last inspected?

Big & Little's Restaurant was last inspected on February 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big & Little's Restaurant have?

Big & Little's Restaurant has 28 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big & Little's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Big & Little's Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Big & Little's Restaurant

Name: Big & Little's Restaurant
Address: 1034 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 73

1034 W BELMONT AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/2/2024

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0Good

Lakeview

Ranked #648 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

11x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1034 W BELMONT AVE , Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

19 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY METAL FAN COVERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL MUST NOT USE FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS.REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM7-14-22,REPORT#2560780 #41) 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47)4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #49)4-601.11(C) NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #55)6-501.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINT ALL FLOORS DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 48.7F, FISH 46.4F, SHRIMP 48.9F, FISH 52.9F, CRAB 44.6F, CHICKEN 47.1F, HAMBURGER 45.3F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINT ALL FLOORS DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−30 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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