Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

Al'S Beef

28-32 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 · Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2012-08-22
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2012-08-22)
Failed 3 inspections (2012, 2011, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 10×
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2012-08-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-08-15 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE 2ND FL PREP AREA AND IN THE (EMPLOYEE) STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

2012-07-25 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-04-30 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT IN THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR PREPARED/COOKED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ON 1ST AND 2ND FL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD SPILLS ON THE 2ND FL PREP CEILING AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.

2012-02-16 Pass Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT IN THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR PREPARED/COOKED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ON 1ST AND 2ND FL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD SPILLS ON THE 2ND FL PREP CEILING AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.

2011-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-10-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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. ...

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. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN FILT...

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BUNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X2) ABOVE SLICER AT 2ND FLOOR P...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEESE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PR...

2010-10-22 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-10-05 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND FLOOR DRAIN BACKED UP IN FRONT OF MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO SEPERATION BETWEEN 3COMPARTMNET SINK AND POTATO PREPARATION SINK.

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