SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEEFEE, INC..

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5433 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 10, 2017 · failed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 10
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965734 DATE 9-30-16 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION: (38)OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (45)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED THE WINDOW SEAL IN THE DINING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS: PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION #29

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29

SEP 30
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT CAKE COOLER, AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE RESTROOM OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO REPAIR RESTROOM HANDLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NOV 19
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON THE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA.

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

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. THE VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THE LIGHTS.

DEC 31
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (ITALIAN BEEF 141.2F,GROUND BEEF 145.2F)IS BEING PREPARED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD CORRAL,COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESWHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

OCT 24
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD CORRAL,COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESWHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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OCT 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE OF PREP COOLER AT 52.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS SLICED HAM 50.1F,SLICED CORNED BEEF 50.8F,SLICED ROAST BEEF49.8F,SLICED TURKEY 50.7F,ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.2F,POLISH 46.5F,HOT DOGS 48.2F,SLICED TOMATOES 52.0F,PIZZA PUFFS 50.5F,HAMBURGERS 51.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 15LBS. $20.50(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD CORRAL,COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESWHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SEP 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A RAW WOOD BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT LEG AND THE FRONT PREP COOLER HAS CORRODED SCREWS.

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

THE FLOORS HAVE DIRTY GROUT LINES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. SCRUB THE GROUT SO IT IS CLEAN.

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