Chicago
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BEAT

Beef Chief

9440 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 5 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
5 passed
Last Inspected
2022-05-26
Pass Rate
36%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 5 inspections (2022, 2022, 2020...)
Other issues found across 12 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 50×
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Other critical 12×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2022-05-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT DOGS,POLISH,SLICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2022-05-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED). MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)MANAGER PROVIDED SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES AT 3:36 P.M.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555712 5/12/22 NOT CORRECTED#54-STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(...

2022-05-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED LUNCHEON MEAT 55.8F. .5LB CUT LETTUCE 70.5F. 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO 71.4F. .5LB SLICED GYROS MEAT 83.8F IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 80.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO AIR CONDITIONING WORKING ON PREMISES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 86.7F INSIDE OF BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2021-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND LOBBY AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS ANC CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2385957 ON 8-11-20:57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

2020-08-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DIRTY AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,CHIP DISPLAY RACK,UNUSED ICE FREEZER AND PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MISSING A ND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS TO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALLS NEAR ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Correct By: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 Violation Codes: Public Health Order 2020-9: Section 3. a. 1 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED FLOOR MARKING SIGNS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING SIGNS POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-08-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,COOKED ONIONS,HAMBURGER,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAGS OF ONIONS, INSIDE OF GARBAGE CANS,REAR TOILET ROOM,CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DIRTY AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,CHIP DISPLAY RACK,UNUSED ICE FREEZER AND PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING TOILET HANDLE ON TOILET IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND A STRING HANGING FROM INSIDE OF TOILET BOWL NOT ABLE TO FLUSH TOILET PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED,BENT AND CRACKED AND LID ON OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO B...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MISSING A ND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAG...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALLS NEAR ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED FLOOR MARKING SIGNS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING SIGNS POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WEARING FACE COVERINGS AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERING FOR EMPLOYEES.

2019-09-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 50 IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-02...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD PROPERLY.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 2/2/17 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

2017-02-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 1-25-17 ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED:-19- OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE STILL FOUND ON LIDS OF THE RECEPTACLE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

2017-01-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F- 54.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD INSPECTION. CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

COOKED GROUND BEEF-54.1F, COOKED STEAK-52.4F, CUT TOMATOES-51.5F, HOAGIE SANDWICHES-57.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITIC...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LID OF GREASE RECEPTACLE COVERED IN LAYERS OF GREASE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THIS RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

2016-10-11 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2016-02-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2015-06-02 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(PICTURE GIVEN).

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
58
Doris
70
The Anchor Fish & Chicken
43
Sharks Fish & Chicken

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