Al's Beef

1300 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

11 inspections

CanvassAug 1, 2019
0 infractions
Short Form ComplaintApr 26, 2018
4 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE MENS OR WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.
CanvassFeb 26, 2018
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DUSTY, THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE WEATHER STRIPS AT THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY WORN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintNov 7, 2017
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE GRILL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED TO ELIMINATE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP.
CanvassMar 22, 2017
4 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACING PRE-COOKED SAUSAGES ON THE GRILL, TAKE OFF GLOVES AND HANDLE CURRENCY AT THE REGISTER, THEN PUT BACK ON THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD WITH GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER THAT ONCE YOU LEAVE THE PREP AREA FOR ANY FUNCTIONAL AT ALL ESPECIALLY HANDLING CURRENCY, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED BREAD CRUMB DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 18, 2016
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NECK FAUCETS AND WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - GREASE ALONG THE BASEBOARD BY THE STOVE AT FRONT PREP AREA,GRIMES UNDER SHELVES AND CORNER AT REAR AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - BLACK SPILLAGE ON WALLS AROUND MOUNTED PEELING POTATOES UNIT,ALSO UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassAug 11, 2016
6 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - WE(MANAGER AND I)FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP WITHOUT SOAP,ALSO NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM (USED FOR STAFF AND COSTUMERS). HOT WATER WAS SHUT-OFF FROM THE WATER LINE VALVE UNDER THE SINK.UPON MY REQUEST CERTIFIED MANAGER TURNED ON HOT WATER VALVE AND HOT WATER PROVIDED AT SAID WASH BOWL, ALSO PROVIDED SOAP FOR THE MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NECK FAUCETS AND WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - GREASE ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD AT PREP/DISH ROOM AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - GREASE ALONG THE BASEBOARD BY THE STOVE AT FRONT PREP AREA,GRIMES UNDER SHELVES AND CORNER AT REAR AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - BLACK SPILLAGE ON WALLS AROUND MOUNTED PEELING POTATOES UNIT,ALSO UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassDec 21, 2015
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
CanvassJan 8, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AROUND NOZZLES, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS ATTEND CLASS
CanvassFeb 21, 2014
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM (FRIES, FOOD DEBRIS).
LicenseFeb 6, 2013
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Light not in utility closet. Instructed to install working light fixture.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Ventilation not working properly in toilet rooms. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.