Denae's — Vienna Beef

5220 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
American
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jun 6, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Denae's — Vienna Beef since Jun 6, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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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 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. (WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE TURNED, NO WATER AVAILABLE.) INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES, WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. OPERATOR TURNED ON HOT WATER AT PIPES BELOW THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE IN BOOTH. ADVISED MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES IN THE BOOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT, VALID PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT PROOF OF SERVICE FROM LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION ON SITE. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 12, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denae's — Vienna Beef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denae's — Vienna Beef on file is from Jun 6, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denae's — Vienna Beef?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denae's — Vienna Beef.

Has Denae's — Vienna Beef's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Denae's — Vienna Beef have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Denae's — Vienna Beef means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.