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Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys

180 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2019
64
Score
Medium Risk

Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys is from Jul 17, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS
38
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
64
Jan 4, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter under coffee station not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in coffee prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Bathroom had no self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
37
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next inspection.
45
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys on file is from Jul 17, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bean & Leaf — the Halal Guys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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