Chicago
44
BEAT

Feast

1616 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Mixed record — 5 of 11 inspections passed

Inspections
11
5 passed
Last Inspected
2016-11-10
Pass Rate
45%
3 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-11-10
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2012, 2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Chemical Safety issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 27×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
2016-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED 2 SHELL FISH (MUSSELS)TAGS COMMINGLED IN A CONTAINER. BOTH TAGS HAD DIFFERENT INFORMATION LOCATED INSIDE ONE CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO COMBINE ANY BATCH SHELLFISH TOGETHER FOLLOWING THE CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.MANA...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PROVIDE THE SOAP FOR THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND DRINKING GLASSES ON THE DINNING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP COUNTER TOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES, GLASSES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PREMISES SERVING DRINKING WATER USING BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTHS AND WASHING THEM AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE BOTTLES AND PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH WIDE MOUTH FOR PROPER CLEANING.NOTED SHELVES BY THE STOVE AT THE KITCHEN LI...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY WALLS, LEAKING CEILING WITH WATER AND PEELING PAINT ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) IN A BOWL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE SHELLFISH WITH TAGS ATTACHED UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED ON FILE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS....

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF CHEST REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED DAMAGED AND BROKEN LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPL...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-23 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGE WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR/DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT...

2014-09-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND IN DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLY PROMBLEM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL COMPAN...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING COOLER FAN COVERS AND VENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SPICE STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND BAR COUNTERS ETC.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. ALSO MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO HELP ELIMINATE FLY PROBLEM.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MISSING AND/OR DANAGED WALL BASE COVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,THIS IS A BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE PREP ROOM WITH A LEAK AND A PIPE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

2013-10-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN HOOD, PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER FAN COVERS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, SPICE STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND BAR COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT,BAR AREA.

critical Pest Activity

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

SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE, FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THEM.

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT BY STAIRWELL OLD BOXES, ECT). MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

2012-05-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

2012-05-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1214686

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1214686

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1214686

2012-05-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT READING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP READING 50.1, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, AND COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMO...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOODS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, TEMPS: RANGING FROM 44.9-52.9'F, FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED: HAM, POOLED EGGS, VEGETABLES, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE, SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM MIX, AND HAMBURGER, APPROX. ...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 6/13/2011, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, 32,33, 34, 35, 38, AND 43, AS STATED IN REPORT NUMBER 585341, SEE ATTACHED REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT GLASS WARE SETTING OUT ON TABLES, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM STATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

(2) OVENS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS, NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, MUST PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS TO OVENS, IF NOT BEING STORED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AREA

2011-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 161#'S OF ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PORK CHOPS,COOKED CHICKEN,TUNA,BEANS,SOUPS ETC. AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 50.8F-53.4F HELD INSIDE 1 WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED...

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,RE...

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.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING COOLER FAN COVERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,COO...

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT,BAR AREAS AND REPAIR BROKEN TILES,REGROUT BEHIND BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AREAS OVER DISHMACHINE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2010-07-14 Pass Complaint
3
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. WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCESS IN THE ALLEY FLOOR HAS DEBRIS , AND TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & LADIES INSIDE IS STAINED,INSTR...

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. REPAIR DEMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN BASEMENT BY ENTRANCE,AND MAINTAIN SOME FLOORS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER DRY AT A...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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52
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