Beefbelly/Molly and Miles

4800-4802 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles, the earliest from 2015. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles is from Aug 11, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Beefbelly/Molly and Miles squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BAR.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AN GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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 AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST HANGING IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the two prep coolers in the cooking prep area to have torn gaskets on all doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed all chest freezers with dirt and debris accumulated on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed heavy grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirty shelves with flour and food debris spilled in the dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the knife holder to be dirty with dirty utensils in it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed the front counter tall refrigerator without a light. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Dec 13, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the left 3 door prep cooler at the front prep area at an internal temperature of 57.2f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Do not use until tag removed by CDPH. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so temperature is at or below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed food at improper temperatures in the left three door prep cooler: 1.5lbs of sliced tomatoes at 50.0f, 9.5lbs of cheese at 49.0f, and 5lbs of cut greens at 49.6f. Operator discarded and denatured said items with a stated value of $45. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed sinks not maintained: observed the employee washroom with no hot water when handle is turned. Facility states that you must open and close valve underneath. Instructed facility that hot water must be maintained to the handle so handle can restrict and release water flow. Instructed to correct and maintain. Observed a chef's knife and spoon in the rear exposed handsink. Instructed facility to maintain accessible at all times. Facility removed during inspection. Observed no paper towels at the front counter exposed handsink. Instructed facility to install and maintain. Corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food not protected: observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize and maintain. Also observed cooked onion straws on the counter not protected from customer contamination. Facility removed and discarded. Instructed facility to shield or relocate to properly protect food at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificates posted on site and no certified manager on site upon arrival for inspection while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, potatoes) are being prepared and/or served. Instructed facility that all city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificates must be posted on site and certified manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the two prep coolers in the cooking prep area to have torn gaskets on all doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed all chest freezers with dirt and debris accumulated on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed heavy grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirty shelves with flour and food debris spilled in the dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the knife holder to be dirty with dirty utensils in it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed the front counter tall refrigerator without a light. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 4802 N CENTRAL STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on both three door prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed oil and food debris in the lower compartments of the deep fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed missing end caps on the lights above the three compartment sink and above the prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain so lights are shielded completely from end to end.
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Nov 5, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE STOVE AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND ON POTATOES SLICER UNIT MOUNTED ON WALL ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE,ALSO IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE DOOR AT SECOND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER CEILING TILES WITH HOLES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.BROKEN WRAPS ON WATER PIPE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE METAL SHELVES AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WALL AT SAME AREA WITH FOOD LIQUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND REAR PREP AREA.ALSO NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITION LIGHT AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE TOP LOADER ICE CREAM/YOGURT MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beefbelly/Molly and Miles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles on file is from Aug 11, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles.

Has Beefbelly/Molly and Miles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beefbelly/Molly and Miles means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.