BEEF & BURGER.

Chicago Health Dept

4148 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2017.

Last inspected Nov 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,(WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALLS BESIDE THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE WALL BASE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27

2017

FAIL 6 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

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LAST WAS 6/24/16. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TECHNICIAN TO DO INSPECTION AND KEEP THE RECENT INSPECTION ON THE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER,(HANDLE UP)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

OCT 25

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods not properly labeled. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found tin foil used as a liner in several places in front prep area. Found cardboard boxes used for storage. Must remove these items. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found heavily soiled cutting board on rear prep cooler (along back wall). Must resurface or replace. Found large amount of rust on the (lower) opening of ice machine. Must remove or paint this area. Found damaged gasket on door of 2 door refrigerator in rear prep area. Must repair/replace. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found lower interior of fryers with excessive grease build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found soda lines with excessive dust build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same. Found small amount of orange slimy mold-like substance in upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found floors with excessive dust and debris under/behind hot hold unit in front prep area. Found excessive grease build up under fryers. Must remove dust, debris and grease. Must detail clean. Found cracked floor tiles in front dining room (in the corner near soda machine). Found damaged floors in bathroom and also in rear prep area. Must repair/replace cracked tiles and holes. All floors must be smooth and easily cleanable, without deep cracks or crevices. Rear prep floor must be painted or sealed. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found rear prep area very dark, along back wall. Must provide adequate lighting in rear corner of rear prep area to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Found several large pieces of equipment (ice cream machine, coolers, etc.) not in use. Must remove all equipment not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found wiping clothes improperly stored on counter tops throughout kitchen and front prep area. Must properly stored wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

JAN 5

2016

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

CMUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREREZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

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OCT 8

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 8-28-15 WAS REMOVED AND NO LONGER POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

AUG 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 59.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 50.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40.F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS CHICKEN AT 48.9F,1 LB HOT DOG AT 48F, 3 LBS SOUR CREAM SAUCE AT 47.5F, 1 LB COOKED BEEF AT 50.4F, 1 LB COOKED SAUSAGES AT AT 48.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS DIRTY, INTERIOR OF THE FAR RIGHT TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND DARK STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH RUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH OPENING IN REAR STORAGE AREA (IN BETWEEN REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER) AND BY EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM.

JUN 30

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. ------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH STAIN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------NOTED SODA DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

DEC 2

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) SERIOUS.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS ABOVE GREASE TRAP, SODA FOUNTAIN AND GRILL HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE TRAP NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND PAINTED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE MACHINE NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY.

JUN 12

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND GRILL AND DEEP FRYER HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

DEC 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: SIDES EXTERIOR PART OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED; INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER; UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING UNIT; EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS; INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN CCOLER AND REACH IN FREZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TAYLOR MACHINE AND WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

JAN 30

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning, floors behind cooler in rear kitchen area need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas, bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

MAY 18

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WASHBOWL SINK IN TOILET NEEDS RECAULKING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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. EXTERIOR /BEHIND SOFT SERVE MACHINE DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 18

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, exterior ice machine cover and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor under and between equipment not cleaned. 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

Light and ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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