Big Rays Grill, Inc.: health inspection history

Apr 24, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 17, 2026 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: No sanitizer available on site for manual washing at 3-comp sink. Instructed to obtain. Priority violation 7-38-005.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: Inadequate rodents and insects control, Found about 15 live cockroaches under counter top and behind coolers, also found about 20 mouse droppings a long wall base in rear dish room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: Found numerous cockroaches trapped on glue boards, instructed to remove and clean dead ones.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: Soiled cloth and paper towels places on utensils drying rack, Instructed to keep away from clean utensils.

Aug 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREEN AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Aug 14, 2025 Canvass

• 13.FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATEDInspector comment: OBSEVED THICK GREEN AND BLACK FUZZY PATCH GROWTH LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF TZATZIKI SAUCE AND RELISH AS WELL INTERNAL SURFACES OF SAID CONTAINERS. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARITLY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND UNADULATERATED FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH ACUMULATED AMOUNT OF ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE COCROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: INSIDE CONTAINER WHERE SYRUP DISPENSERS ARE STORED, INSIDE CONTAINER WITH PICKLES STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT,ON SHELF BY ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHERE COFFEE POT IS STORED, ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA, ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.…
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREEN AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITZE.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Apr 10, 2024 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHTLY RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT NUMBER 2575555 FROM MAY 9, 2023, NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

May 9, 2023 Canvass

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 24, 2022 Canvass

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND GLUEBOARDS FULL OF ROACHES (SOME WERE STILL ALIVE) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY…
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT .

May 28, 2021 Canvass

• 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH PLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
• 9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOAST TWO DIFFERENT TIMES FROM THE TOASTER WITH OUT HAVING GLOVES ON, TISSUE PAPER NOR UTENSIL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSEREVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER TOOL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,UNDER MOP SINK,NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO JUICE COOLER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF 10-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA,GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,COFFEE AREA,UNDER SIDE CREVICE OF SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE…
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
• 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOPS FROM ON TOP OF SOILED TOWEL ON ICE MACHINE AND FROM ON TOP OF ICE IN SODA MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVER DISH STORAGE SHELF.
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
• 46.GLOVES USED PROPERLYInspector comment: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR PROVIDE TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ,LEAVES,EMPTY CANS AND BANANA PEELS ON TOP.OVER GROWN WEEDS AROUND THE SAME.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM LID ,CUT DOWN WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND WOOD FLOOR PALLET IN PREP AREA.