What is Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken's health inspection score?

Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken 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/ Big City Chicken last inspected?

Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken have?

Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken serve?

Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken

Name: Big Bowl/ Big City Chicken
Address: 600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 94

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/23/2025

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0Excellent

Chicken•Streeterville

Ranked #89 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE CONTATINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOKED PASTA STORED TIGHTLY-COVERED IN PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND DIPPER WELL FAUCET AT BIG BOWL FRONT COUNTER AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH LOW PRESSURE AND INSUFFICIENT FLOW FOR ADEQUATE IN-USE UTENSIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DIPPER WELL FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP STORING RAW CHICKEN AND CHOPPED VEGGIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SAUCES ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ALONG SIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AND TRASH. NOTED UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON PREMISE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SHOOT LOCATED INSIDE ICE BIN WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE FURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYRING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP WHERE DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED AND ON THE WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP STORING RAW CHICKEN AND CHOPPED VEGGIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SAUCES ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ALONG SIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AND TRASH. NOTED UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ON PREMISE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CFM TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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