Chicago
47
BEAT

Son of a Beef

2524 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
47/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2015-06-04
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
47/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2014)
Most recent inspection (2015-06-04) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2015-06-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

INADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL-OBSERVED SEWAGE AND BLACK SLUDGE SUBSTANCE BACKING UP ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO FOOD PREPARATION OR STORAGE IN BASEMENT DURING IN...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR COFFEE MACHINE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR F...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING SURFACES AND REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2014-09-15 Pass License
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 SINK STOPPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,REMOVE UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-11 Fail License

No violations found.

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