PASS
Risk 1 (High)
AL'S BEEF Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 13, 2016
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License #2013974
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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