Big Wig: health inspection history

770 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

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Address: 770 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Also known as: Big Wig Taco And Burritos
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on May 6, 2026
License number: 2495713
Latest inspection: May 6, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown: 11 inspections, May 25, 2021 to May 6, 2026

Across these 11 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass w/ Conditions; 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 36 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

May 6, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jun 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 6, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 5-202.12 (B-D)--METERING FAUCET INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

May 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF,CHICKEN,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: METERING FAUCET INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

May 7, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 133.1F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED BEEF AT 47.3F-48.0F AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS AT 48.2F-49.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY…
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED THE 2-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHEESE QUESADILLAS AND BEEF ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT…
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2601947 DATED:08/29/2024 #57--2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Aug 19, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NON WORKING HAND DRYER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISION SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISPOSABLE TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 94.1F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PACKAGES OF BOTTLED WATER STORED ON MILK CRATES IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Dec 8, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

Oct 18, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL: BEEF AT 47.3F AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2545100 DATED 12/6/2021: #58 " UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS" INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 6, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, RICE, AND BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: PRIOR INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY 12/6/2021 GIVEN TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST.
64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING WHILE COOKING/PREPARING TACOS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FACE COVERINGS MUST BE PROVIDED AND WORN AT ALL TIMES. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

May 25, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT A HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AVAILABLE OR POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION. TCS FOODS; BEEF CHICKEN AND RICE WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEIN PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; RICE, BEAN, WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: PRIOR INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.