Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs

17 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

American

Last inspected: May 30, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 30, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs since May 30, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

May 30, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DRY POOLING WATER AT THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROOS FROM THE MAIN FRONT GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILEIN THE LADIES RESTROOM AT THE FIRST STALL CLOSE TO THE TOILET BOWL BASE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE BIN BOX NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

Aug 24, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINT THE VENTS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

Aug 23, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. OIL SPILLS BEHIND DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

Aug 31, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Aug 23, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. IMPROPER USAGE OF 3COMP SINK, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK ONLY.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. PREP AREA HAND SINK LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE ON KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs on file is from May 30, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs.

Has Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Beef, Burger & Dogs 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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