What is Porkchop/big & Little's's health inspection score?

Porkchop/big & Little's has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Porkchop/big & Little's last inspected?

Porkchop/big & Little's was last inspected on September 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Porkchop/big & Little's have?

Porkchop/big & Little's has 18 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Porkchop/big & Little's safe to eat at?

Yes, Porkchop/big & Little's has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Porkchop/big & Little's

Name: Porkchop/big & Little's
Address: 5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 91

5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/18/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #249 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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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

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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

5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint7 Canvass

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE RACK ON WALL, WITH ICE SCOOP TOUCHING WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
DEAD ROACH NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE NEAR CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND AIR VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
DISPENSING SPOONS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN FOOD AT STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO STORE WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD. ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE CONTAINER ON WALL. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY (EX. CLEAN, ENCLOSED CONTAINER)

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF COLD BEER HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS BEHIND FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WARMER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INOPERABLE LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON MACHINE AND NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS. ROLLING CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. ATTACHED PIPING OF HOT WATER BOOSTER UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO TRASH RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN DUE TO REFUSE (PAPER TOWELS) BEING COMMONLY DISCARDED.

Base deductions−4 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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