Al's Beef
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
82
Score
Al's Beef appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2011. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Al's Beef's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY SINK AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RAPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2594154 ON 05/07/2024. #51. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #53. NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. #55. FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RAPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY SINK AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DO NOT WARE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: HANGED UTENSILS ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH SINK) MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC MILK CRATES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.DO NOT USE TO ELEVATE/STORE ITEMS
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ACTIVITIES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IT. VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.
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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 23, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES AND HANGING ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WORKING WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER: BEEF @ 48.5F, BLUE CHEESE @ 51.4F. COOKED POTATOES AT 46.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. COOLER NOTED AT 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BEEF AT 48.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY-TO-EAT BEEF AND BEEF GRAVY HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATES OR WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY FROM MONDAY 7/19. NO PROPER DATE LABELS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROVIDE EXPIRATION DATE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES AND HANGING ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WORKING WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP.
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Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOMATOES 52.1F/49.3F, CHEESE 51.8F/48.6F, TURKEY 50F, HAMBURGER 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. NOTED CHEESE, 50-54 DEGREES F, 3.5 LBS; CUT TOMATOES, 52-55 DEGREES F, 1 LB; HAMBURGER, 51 DEGREES F, 34 LBS; TURKEY, 52 DEGREES F, 1 LB; CHICKEN, 50 DEGREES F, 15 LBS. IN THE SALAD PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED PASTA, 46 DEGREES F, 1 LB AND CUT TOMATOES, 46 DEGREES F, 1 LB. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $40 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COOLERS WERE BOTH OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER UNDER GRILL. ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR PREP HAND SINK.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEEF, CHILI, HOT DOGS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Mar 22, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BEING HELD HOT ON UNLIT GAS STOVE TOP AT 119.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $8.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE USING A BARE HAND TO APPLY A RAW BURGER PATTY TO THE GRILL THEN USE THE SAME HAND, UNWASHED, AND PUT ON A RUBBER GLOVE THEN CONTINUE TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS BUNS.REVIEWED PROPER HYGIENE, HAND WASHING AND PREVENTION OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE MOP CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE REAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR FRYER FILTERS, AND INSIDE FRYER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT 100PM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 130PM WITH VALID HIS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE POTATO CUTTING UTENSIL ON THE WALL IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ICE SHUTE AT COCA-COLA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
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Mar 14, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al's Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al's Beef on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's Beef?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Al's Beef.
Has Al's Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al's Beef have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Al's Beef means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Al's Beef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Beef is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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