Beef Shack

1056 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Beef Shack has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Beef Shack dates to Sep 15, 2016.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food handler requirements met” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR REVIEW.

Sep 8, 2016

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR REVIEW.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF CONTAINER, ON THE PAVEMENT UNDER CONTAINER AND ON THE BRICK WALL OF THE BUILDING NEXT TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE FROM ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: BEEF AT 164.2F. MUST PROVIDE AND POST.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE OR PLASTIC FOR LINER ON EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Jan 5, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beef Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beef Shack on file is from Sep 15, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef Shack?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beef Shack.

Has Beef Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beef Shack have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beef Shack 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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