BEEFY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WIPE THEM ON A WASH CLOTH HANGING FROM HIS APRON AND BEGAN CUTTING SOME GREEN PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, USING SOAP/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AND USE A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326271 DATED 03/12/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: 32-INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 35-INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. 38-COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. 43-WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.

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.