63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2024
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Score
63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak has been inspected nine times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 16, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR AREA WHERE COOKING USED TO TAKE PLACE A LITTLE CLUTTERED AND THE STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE WHERE THE CAR WASH IS LOCATED AS WELL; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILETS AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT SLIMY GREYISH DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE LIGHT DUST ON THEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Jul 13, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMER, FLAT GRILL, WALLS AROUND PREP COOLERS, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 22, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMER, FLAT GRILL, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 15, 2011
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE SAID COOLER: 5LBS OF CORN BEEF AT 48.3F, 3LBS OF HAM AT 50.9F, 1 LB OF TURKEY AT 52.3F, AND 5LBS OF POLISH SAUSAGE AT 45.6F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO FOOD TRAY INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO, NOTED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD TRAY AND REPAIR LEAKING AT HAND WASH SINK. HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR MAINTAINED. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOR PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS IN MENS/WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED OPEN BUCKETS OF PICKLES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, TRAYS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW ONIONS, READY TO EAT APPLES, AND TZATZIKI SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATE, AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS/VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT NOR INSECT PROOFED. FOUND 1/4TH INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND UPPER MIDDLE CORNERS AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED IE. GYROS, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED AND POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMER, FLAT GRILL, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak on file is from Apr 16, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak.
Has 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 63rd and Drexel Mobil/Great Steak means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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