AL'S BEEF Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portion salad dressings, for sale to public located inside 2-door True refrigerator unit front line. Observed pre portioned brownies for sale to public without proper labels and dates, located at front counter near register. Informed manager that all food items remove from bulk container must have proper dates and labels.Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dark deep grooves and cuts on cutting boards located at burger prep line and hotdog and Italian beef station. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line at 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and resurface caulk line. Maintain at all times.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line at 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and resurface caulk line. Maintain at all times.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.