Benny's Chophouse
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2019
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Benny's Chophouse stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 21, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Benny's Chophouse is from Jun 21, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Benny's Chophouse on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD GRATE IN DISREPAIR WITH HOLES AND RUST. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GUEST TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN ON THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS/HOLES IN THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE ROTATING DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PANTRY COOLER- MILK AT 47.1 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 47.9 F, MAYONNAISE AT 47.9 F. HOWEVER FOUND PANTRY REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PANTRY REACH IN COOLER AND 1-DOOR REACH IN SERVICE COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITHCEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ORGANIC MATTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE THE BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BAKERY HAND SINK FAUCET, AT THE GOOSENECK FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, AND AT THE LEFT DRAINBOARD SEAM ON THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Jan 14, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE LEFT ICE MACINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND TRASH LITTER UNDERNEATH THE BINS. THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED: BUILD UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND RESIDUE ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOISTURE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE THE BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BAKERY HAND SINK FAUCET, AT THE GOOSENECK FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, AND AT THE LEFT DRAINBOARD SEAM ON THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Apr 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WEAR.
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Mar 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE REACHES 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED CURING SALT STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF AND CURED PORK BELLY STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM IS NEEDED TO CURE MEAT IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF PORK BELLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TEMPORARY LIDS FOR THE GREASE TRAP CONTAINERS BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE & AROUND CEILING VENTS MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR FOOD STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM AREA-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW-DRAINING 1-COMP SINK AT MIDDLE SECTION OF THE BAR MUST BE ADDRESSED. 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.
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Feb 23, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benny's Chophouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benny's Chophouse on file is from Jun 21, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benny's Chophouse?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Benny's Chophouse.
Has Benny's Chophouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benny's Chophouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Benny's Chophouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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