Al's Italian Beef
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Al's Italian Beef has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 13 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Al's Italian Beef's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRACKED INTERIOR PANEL AT REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO OVENS. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING AND MAINTAIN SURACE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOILED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (ADVIL, VICKS RUB, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OTHER SINGLE AND MULTI USE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA SEPARATE FROM PREP AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINER OF SLICED POTATOES/FRIES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH POTATO SLICER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE GIARDINERIA (SAME EXACT CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR TRASH/GARBAGE ON SITE). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE GIARDINERIA/FOOD ITEMS.
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Jul 21, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STEAM TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVID VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKET TOGETHER AT PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING CAULK AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RECAULK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 28, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY'S PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 23, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING IN TOP RIGHT CORNER OF WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION FAN SYSTEMS.
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Apr 3, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES; MUST CORRECT. FOUND 60-70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR, IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE TERMINIX SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVES IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF HIS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE. ONE CERTIFICATE OF THE OTHER MANAGER WAS VERIFIED.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD/GREASE SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL CORRECT STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS IN ICE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN OFFICE, AND IN DRY STORAGE SHED OUTSIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUL ODOR PRESENT AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 26, 2017
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 NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AREAS,
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86
Nov 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING TO WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REAR HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (NEAR D3RD BASIN). INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE FRONT ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN ON THE WASHROOM FLOOR.
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Aug 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY CLOGGED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR AND ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE FRONT ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN ON THE WASHROOM FLOOR.
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Dec 2, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND HOOD ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN REAR PREP AREA STOVE AND OVENS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 2ND WALK IN COOLER. (MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS TO FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE REAR PREP AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE (SYSTEM RECENTLY SERVICED).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM.
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDER ICE MACHINE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,IN THE BATHROOM BEHIND THE DOOR,AND BEHIND REAR STOVE SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP AT FRONT COOKING AREA.MUST REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE BASE.MUST CHANGE GREASY EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT REAR AREA.
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.MUST DEEP CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS ON PREMISES.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3 COMP SINK.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KETCHUP RACK IN THE FRONT COOLER HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP, THE RACK WAS TAKEN DOWN AND WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.
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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. THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING TILE AND SOME BUILDUP BY THE DOOR AND THE FRONT WALK IN COOLER HAS A GAP ALONG THE WEST WALL BASEBOARD, THE BASE BOARD BEHIND THE WHITE FIRE SYSTEM BOTTLE HAS A GAP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Apr 27, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE ROTTEN WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AND RESEAL THIS AREA SO IT IS LIGHT COLORED, SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. SEAL THE CRACK IN THE FLOOR BY THE REAR PARKING LOT DOOR AND FILL IN THE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARD TILES TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVENS.
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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 AND/OR REPAINT THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS WHERE THEY ARE SOILED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al's Italian Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al's Italian Beef on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's Italian Beef?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Al's Italian Beef.
Has Al's Italian Beef's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Al's Italian Beef have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al's Italian Beef means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Al's Italian Beef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Italian Beef is inspected around two times per year on average.
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