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BEEFY'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BEEFY'S 5749 S HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
July 9, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection License #12673
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.

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