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Big Star To-Go

Restaurant

1537 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

May 20, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Hole in wall near grill needs repair to prevent pest entry and contamination.

Key Findings

  • Hole in wall near grill must be repaired or replaced.
  • Chipping paint on wall in prep area must be scraped smooth for easy cleaning.
  • Debris buildup in cooking hood filters must be cleaned.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR GRILL.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Inspection History

Big Star To-Go has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 4, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Jul 20, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
May 20, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations