AL'S BEEF.

Chicago Health Dept

234 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SERVING AND PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER HEATER LEAKING ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

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 18

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 26

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 1

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 3

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 3

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 24

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 18

2014

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF GRABAGE RECEPTICLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET. MUST CORRECT.

APR 1

2014

FAIL 0 violations

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