Belly Shack II
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2016
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Belly Shack II stretching back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Mar 22, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Belly Shack II is from Mar 22, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Belly Shack II trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- NOODLES 45.1F, BEEF 54.4F, PORK 46.3F,PORK 53.4F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Personnel with infections restricted: no open sores, wounds, etc
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH A SORE ON THE FINGER PREPARING FOOD WHILE WEARING ONLY A THUMB GLOVE AND NOT WEARING DOUBLE GLOVES FOR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES IN ADDITION TO THE THUMB GLOVES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT WITH GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILING AND FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE REAR PREP UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP (NEXT TO GRILL).
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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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Nov 27, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
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Nov 26, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While high temperature dish machine is being used during inspection. High temperature dish machine, final rinse gauge on dishmachine reading at 170 F. Instructed manager that final rinse of high temperature dishmachine must sanitize at 180 F. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" placed on dish machine.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Belly Shack II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Belly Shack II on file is from Mar 22, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Belly Shack II?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Belly Shack II.
Has Belly Shack II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Belly Shack II have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Belly Shack II 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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