Begin

3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Other

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2014

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Begin. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2014. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Begin is from Apr 28, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Begin's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2014

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

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

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling that had exposed wallboard/plaster, and gaps shall be repaired/sealed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

Jun 27, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE PRODUCE CUTTING TABLE AND PROVIDE A ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,COOKING STOVE/OVEN AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ETC.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WEST 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE ADETAIL CLEANING ALSO;REMOVE DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Begin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Begin on file is from Apr 28, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Begin?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Begin.

Has Begin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Begin have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Begin 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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