JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AL'S BEEF.
BEAT. 48/100
234 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE;ITEMS STORED INSIDE(BUCKETS AND SCRUBBER) ALL AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, 4 POUND CONTAINER OF SLICE TOMATO CHILI AT 56.7 DEGREES F AND 4 POUND CONTAINER OF SLICE ONION AT 54.6 DEGREES F AND CHEESE ALL INSIDE FRONT 1 DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER;PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 53.7 DEGREES F. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 8 POUNDS $40.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MEETING STANDARD REQUIREMENTS, FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 53.7 DEGREES F WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SERVING AND PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR NEAR BAG AND BOX AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS REACH IN COOLERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER HEATER LEAKING ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER COLLECTION/ WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER, MOP SINK AND BAG IN BOX. MUST CLEAN OR REPAIR FLOOR FOR OR LEAK
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
MAY 182018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOORS WET, SLIPPERY FROM WATER, SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.
MAR 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE FILTER MACHIN NOT CLEAN OF GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 22017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SYRUP ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED ON THE SODA MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA SPILLS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER'S (ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 50 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SYRUP ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED ON THE SODA MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA SPILLS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER'S (ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 12017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON TOUCHING THE LOWER PART OF HER BUTTOCKS. SAME EMPLOYEE CAME FROM THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE AND ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WHEN TOUCHING THEIR BODY, PUTTING ON GLOVES, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A LARGE PLASTIC PITCHER FOUND INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE OLD SYRUP AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND DEEP FRYERS HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. THE VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE ELBOW OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT'S LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A GARBAGE BAGE IS USED TO KEEP CLEAN UTENSILS C FROM NEAR POTATO PEALER SPLASHING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR SURFACES THAT CAN BE CLEANED . NO GARBAGE BAG.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND SODA SYRUP BOXES AT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY AFUCET AT 3-COM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR, A DUCT TAP IS USED TO STOP THE LEAK, MUST BE REPAIRD PROPERLY.
DEC 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE POTATO CUTTER ON THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM THE WALL AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE AND BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING/ICE MACHINE.
DEC 92014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT POTATO PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DAMAGE TO WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A SPECIFC LOCATION. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM THE PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 182014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CORRECT.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF GRABAGE RECEPTICLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET. MUST CORRECT.
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