Beefee
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2017
74
Score
Across the available record, Beefee has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 10, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Beefee since Oct 10, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Beefee's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965734 DATE 9-30-16 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION: (38)OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (45)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WINDOW SEAL IN THE DINING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS: PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT CAKE COOLER, AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE RESTROOM OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO REPAIR RESTROOM HANDLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON THE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. THE VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THE LIGHTS.
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Dec 31, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (ITALIAN BEEF 141.2F,GROUND BEEF 145.2F)IS BEING PREPARED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD CORRAL,COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESWHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Oct 24, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD CORRAL,COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESWHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE OF PREP COOLER AT 52.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS SLICED HAM 50.1F,SLICED CORNED BEEF 50.8F,SLICED ROAST BEEF49.8F,SLICED TURKEY 50.7F,ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.2F,POLISH 46.5F,HOT DOGS 48.2F,SLICED TOMATOES 52.0F,PIZZA PUFFS 50.5F,HAMBURGERS 51.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 15LBS. $20.50(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD CORRAL,COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESWHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 27, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A RAW WOOD BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT LEG AND THE FRONT PREP COOLER HAS CORRODED SCREWS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS HAVE DIRTY GROUT LINES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. SCRUB THE GROUT SO IT IS CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beefee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beefee on file is from Oct 10, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beefee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beefee.
Has Beefee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beefee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beefee 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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