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AL'S ITALIAN BEEF INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

AL'S ITALIAN BEEF INC (AKA: AL'S ITALIAN BEEF) 1079 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
April 2, 2018 Canvass License #37788
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL CORRECT STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS IN ICE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN OFFICE, AND IN DRY STORAGE SHED OUTSIDE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUL ODOR PRESENT AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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 LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUL ODOR PRESENT AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections