Al's Beef
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Al's Beef has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 26, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Al's Beef's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 26, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Al's Beef scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE MENS OR WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE GRILL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED TO ELIMINATE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP.
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Mar 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD CRUMB DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCETS AND WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SPILLAGE ON WALLS AROUND MOUNTED PEELING POTATOES UNIT,ALSO UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: 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
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCETS AND WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD AT PREP/DISH ROOM AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SPILLAGE ON WALLS AROUND MOUNTED PEELING POTATOES UNIT,ALSO UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AROUND NOZZLES, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS ATTEND CLASS
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM (FRIES, FOOD DEBRIS).
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Feb 6, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not in utility closet. Instructed to install working light fixture.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working properly in toilet rooms. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.
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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 Apr 26, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's Beef?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six 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.
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