Al's Beef
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2012
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Going back to 2010, Al's Beef has nine inspections in the public record. On Aug 22, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Al's Beef's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 22, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Al's Beef is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE 2ND FL PREP AREA AND IN THE (EMPLOYEE) STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT IN THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR PREPARED/COOKED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ON 1ST AND 2ND FL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD SPILLS ON THE 2ND FL PREP CEILING AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.
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Feb 16, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT IN THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR PREPARED/COOKED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ON 1ST AND 2ND FL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD SPILLS ON THE 2ND FL PREP CEILING AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.
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Oct 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING TILES AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/11/11).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN FILTERS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BUNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X2) ABOVE SLICER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEESE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Oct 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN BACKED UP IN FRONT OF MAIN KITCHEN ENTRANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SEPERATION BETWEEN 3COMPARTMNET SINK AND POTATO PREPARATION SINK.
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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 Aug 22, 2012. The public record contains nine 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 three times, more than any other issue at Al's Beef.
Has Al's Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Al's Beef have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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