Chicago
29
BEAT

Tribe

1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-15
Pass Rate
29%
3 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-10-15)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2023, 2021)
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-10-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

2024-10-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2 LBS OF OX TAILS AT 51.5F, 2 LBS OF STEAK AT 52.4F, AND 1 LBS OF BACON AT 53.3F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CIT...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE PREP COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE IN-COOLER IS T...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DISHWASHER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEB...

2023-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-11-29 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF 2 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.

2021-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR LADIES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE FOR MEN'S RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LAYER OF BRICK DUST ON WALL IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

2021-11-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. MUST POST CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT EACH WASH BOWL SINK AND EACH HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH WASH BOWL SINK AND EACH HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK AND WASH BOWL SINKS.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICALS ON SITE FOR WASHING AND/OR SANITIZING UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS (DISHES, GLASSES, ETC.). PRIORITY 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT CONNECTED IN KTICHEN AREA. (AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 48.9F AND 60.8F.) ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATUERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE SERVICE AGGREEMENT, RECENT INVOICE, IDPH LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION COVERINGS, MATERIALS, LADDERS, TOOLS, MATERIALS, ETC.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR LADIES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE FOR MEN'S RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOLIET TISSUE FOR EACH RESTROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES, GARBAGE BAGS, TOOLS, DUST ACCUMULATION, ETC. THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICK WALL AND RAW WOOD DOOR IN KI...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

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