Chicago
31
BEAT

Chicago Bp@irving (gei-152)

841 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
31/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 10 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2022-09-09
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
31/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-09-09
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Sanitation issues found across 17 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 17×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2022-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION, AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 67.9 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PUT THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDER, UNTIL THE HANDWASHING SINK IS REPAIRED AND REACHI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 98.1-124.7 F. APPROXIMATELY 24 SLICES OF VEGETARIAN, MEAT, AND PEPPERONI PIZZAS AT 10-12LBS IN TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. THE H...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE LASTEST SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE LATEST REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS SHOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FO...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT ABLE TO DRAIN WASTE WATER PROPERLY. WHEN THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED, WATER COMES BACK UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK SO ...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP AT THE CHILI DISPENSER AT THE FRONT SELF-SERVE CHILI AND CHEESE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE STORAGE AREA FOR THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED. THE AREA HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

2021-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 45.7F, ASSORTED SUBS(ITALIAN 52.1, AMERICAN 48.0), YOGURT(ASSORTED) 50.7F, ASSORTED PIZZAS (VEGGIE 55.9F, BREAKFAST 53.4F, CHEESE PIZZA 52.3F). ASS...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

2020-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION BY DISTRIBUTING GARBAGE ...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS ESTABLISHMENT. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN TODAY AND INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2019-12-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND DRAWERS AROUND DRINK STATION, FAN GUARDS ON WALK IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FOD PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN COOKING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

2017-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-05-18 Fail Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

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

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED INEFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS AT HOT DOG HOT HOLDING UNIT. (SNEEZEGUARDS TO SMALL TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION/SNEEZING). HOT HOLDING UNIT IS SELF SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-06-02 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WARMER, OVENS, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACE AROUND SLUSHY MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-12-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ICE CHUTES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN BLADES AND FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE COFFEE BAR STATION NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO THE COUNTERTOP; WATER FROM THE SINK SPLASHES OVER THE SINK AND DRIPS INTO THE CABINET BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL SINK TO PREVENT DRIPPAGE.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA.

2013-01-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MEAT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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