Chicago
49
BEAT

42 N Latitude

4500 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
6 passed
Last Inspected
2015-07-07
Pass Rate
60%
3 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2015-07-07)
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2011, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 32×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2015-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

2015-06-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING NOT BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP, OR ADD MORE CONTAINERS TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN SINK IS FILLED WITH WATER, WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR, SMELLY SEWER ODORS, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDES COOLERS MUST REPLACE/RESEAL, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

2014-09-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

2014-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILTIES NOT MAINTAINED PROPER TEMPERATURE. WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.3 f WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION"...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER STATED ABOVE: 135 LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESE AT 51.3 TO 53.0 F,30 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGSAT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED THAT PO...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHIEN-CLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM WHILE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CIT...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

2013-07-31 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON ONE DOOR SANDWICH COOLER AND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS AND BAR AREA, AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PES...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP AND BLACK MOLD LIKE ON WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2012-12-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE BARRIER (SPLASHGUA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND ON THE HOOD, IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO FAUCET INSTALLED AT UTILITY SINK BASIN IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

2011-03-03 Pass Complaint
3
minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MOLDY CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE CLEAN ON PREP TABLE.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-02-04 Fail Short Form Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

#30 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

#31 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

#32 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

#33 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

#34 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

#38 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

#42 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010

2010-08-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.

2010-07-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//MGMT & I OBSERVED REACH IN DRAW COOLER NEXT TO GRILL IN KITCHEN/INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSP...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVEDPOTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS RAW HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN CHOPED,STAKES HANGERS BETWEEN 45.2F-47.9F MGMT VOLUNTEEDED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $433.00/50LBS

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//OUT SIDE GARBAGRE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PRE SET TABL...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST HAVE LIDES FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING,STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING FOOD IN PREP AREA

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