Beefee Submarine
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Beefee Submarine has six inspections in the public record. On Aug 10, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Beefee Submarine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED GLASS AT FRONT WINDOW & ON REAR DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PERSONAL FAN,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZER,LIGHT SHIELDS,DEEP FRYER.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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ALONG HALL WAY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND POP STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK & REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET NECK.
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Jun 25, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED GLASS AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PERSONAL FAN,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZER,LIGHT SHIELDS.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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES.
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Jun 14, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.2F & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 48.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE(COOKED GROUND BEEF,SLICED TOMATO,ITALIAN SAUSAGES)A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF SAID COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF 44.4F,COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.8F,SLICED TOMATOE 48.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.7 1/2LBS.$13.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO & UNDER CRATES WHERE WATER COOLER IS STORED,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON BRICKS NEXT TO FURNANCE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOP , REAR DOOR & SREEN DOOR ALONG ALL SIDES. NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE IN LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER & FOOD DEBRI BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT & RIGHT SINK BASINS & FOUL ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK & PUTTY IN SAME SINK AND ALSO FRONT 3- COMP SINK HAS PUTTY.MUST REPAIR SINK,REMOVE PUTTY & WELD SINKS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK IN REAR AREA,SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PERSONAL FAN,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZER,LIGHT SHIELDS.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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES.
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Aug 1, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Temporary repair (adhesive aluminium sheet) has been made on cooler at this time. Must have door replaced and maintained by next routine inspection.
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Jul 28, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: No hot running water under city pressure. Hot water temperature at 77.9 F at 3 compartment sink and hand sink Establishment not able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment, utensil or properly wash hands for food handlers. Instructed that establishemnt must have hot running water under city pressure at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. Basement where water heater is located is flooded, business open and handling food.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected: 01-12-2010, report# 54224: 32-MUST REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR FRONT PREP AREA. 33-MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL PARTS OF COUNTER TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOM FRONT PREP AREA. 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THRU-OUT STORE. 35-The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 38-MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious Citation issued 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Deep freezer chest lids not maintained. Instructed to replace lids to properly close or replace freezers. RF-FINISH TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors thru-out premises not maintained. Instructed to replace missing/damaged floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Weather strip worn on front entry door. Instructed to replace strip. Holes noted thru-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings. Coving missing along wallbase and behind equipment. Instructed to replace missing coving, and repair coving where pulling away from way.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainboard not maintained above three compartment sink. Instructed to install larger new drainbaord or finished drain rack.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored under stair case and closet. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean, must elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. MUST REPACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL PARTS OF COUNTER TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOM FRONT PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THRU-OUT STORE
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL THRU-OUT AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beefee Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beefee Submarine on file is from Aug 10, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beefee Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Beefee Submarine.
Has Beefee Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beefee Submarine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beefee Submarine 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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