SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MR. G'S BEEF.

BEAT. 35/100

2715 N MILWAUKEE AVE BLDG · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2013 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods is being prepared and served-Beef 153.9 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Soda nozzles, Exhaust hood and filters, can opener attached to prep tables and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Ceiling tile missing in front and rear. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile. Door of in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint door. Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

NOV 26
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Hand washing facilities not provided with proper hand drying device or liquid soap. Observed both exposed handsinks in prep area and toilet room without paper towel and one exposed handsink and toilet room sink without soap. Instructed owner that all handsinks must have supply of soap and paper towel for proper handwashing for food handlers and customers. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. Instructed owner on following good hygienic practices with proper handwashing.

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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. front entry door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Soda nozzles, Exhaust hood and filters, can opener attached to prep tables and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Ceiling tile missing in front and rear. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile. Door of in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint door. Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

FEB 21
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK.

FEB 4
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK.

JAN 14
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THREE(3) LIVE ROACHES ON LOWER TILED WALLS BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,BENEATH THE STAND UP SHELVING BY PREP AREAS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER AT THIS TIME.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT UPDATED LAST SERVICE REPORT NOTED IN LOG BOOK IS 11/7/11 AND THE IDPH LICENSE IS EXPIRED ALSO MISSING A PEST CONTOL MAP INDICATING PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GRILLED ONIONS,HOT DOGS,GYROS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS NOTED ON SHELVINGS IN PREP AREAS AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,ICE MACHINE,MANUAL POTATO PEELER ON WALL,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ETC.

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

THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

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

THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

MUST MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR.

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NOV 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2011
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS MUST BE UP,RUNNING MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW,FREEZER 0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND REAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING,MUST NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL FOR SERVICE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,STEAMER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PRE TABLES,GRILL,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,INTERIOR BASINS OF ALL SINKS INCLUDING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
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 A DETAIL CLEANING,REGROUT FLOOR TILES SOME AREAS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINNG AREA.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OVER 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS WERE NOTED.

MINORSanitation
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,PIPE BENEATH 1 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS ALSO HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERTMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNWANTED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BUILDING MATERIALS STORED ALONG REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR.

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