BEEFBELLY.

Chicago Health Dept

4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BAR.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AN GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST HANGING IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 16

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the two prep coolers in the cooking prep area to have torn gaskets on all doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed all chest freezers with dirt and debris accumulated on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed heavy grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirty shelves with flour and food debris spilled in the dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the knife holder to be dirty with dirty utensils in it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed the front counter tall refrigerator without a light. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

DEC 13

2016

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed the left 3 door prep cooler at the front prep area at an internal temperature of 57.2f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Do not use until tag removed by CDPH. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so temperature is at or below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Food Temperature

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

Observed food at improper temperatures in the left three door prep cooler: 1.5lbs of sliced tomatoes at 50.0f, 9.5lbs of cheese at 49.0f, and 5lbs of cut greens at 49.6f. Operator discarded and denatured said items with a stated value of $45. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed sinks not maintained: observed the employee washroom with no hot water when handle is turned. Facility states that you must open and close valve underneath. Instructed facility that hot water must be maintained to the handle so handle can restrict and release water flow. Instructed to correct and maintain. Observed a chef's knife and spoon in the rear exposed handsink. Instructed facility to maintain accessible at all times. Facility removed during inspection. Observed no paper towels at the front counter exposed handsink. Instructed facility to install and maintain. Corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected: observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize and maintain. Also observed cooked onion straws on the counter not protected from customer contamination. Facility removed and discarded. Instructed facility to shield or relocate to properly protect food at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificates posted on site and no certified manager on site upon arrival for inspection while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, potatoes) are being prepared and/or served. Instructed facility that all city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificates must be posted on site and certified manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the two prep coolers in the cooking prep area to have torn gaskets on all doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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 FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed the front counter tall refrigerator without a light. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 27

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

4802 N CENTRAL STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

APR 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on both three door prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed oil and food debris in the lower compartments of the deep fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed missing end caps on the lights above the three compartment sink and above the prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain so lights are shielded completely from end to end.

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NOV 5

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE STOVE AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND ON POTATOES SLICER UNIT MOUNTED ON WALL ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE,ALSO IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE DOOR AT SECOND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER CEILING TILES WITH HOLES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.BROKEN WRAPS ON WATER PIPE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE METAL SHELVES AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WALL AT SAME AREA WITH FOOD LIQUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

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

END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND REAR PREP AREA.ALSO NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITION LIGHT AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE TOP LOADER ICE CREAM/YOGURT MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID DEVICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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