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AL'S ITALIAN BEEF INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

AL'S ITALIAN BEEF INC (AKA: AL'S ITALIAN BEEF) 1079 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
August 6, 2015 Canvass License #37788
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY CLOGGED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR AND ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE FRONT ICE MACHINE.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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