Jay's Beef of Chicago
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2021
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Going back to 2010, Jay's Beef of Chicago has 17 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 10, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Jay's Beef of Chicago since Jun 10, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jay's Beef of Chicago is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386131 DATED ON 08/19/20 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES OF DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE ICE CHUTE, SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE AND THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE SLICING TABLE, #55 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND #56 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Aug 19, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE ICE CHUTE, SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE, AND THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE SLICING TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. WATER IS BACKING UP OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CONVECTION OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2385609 ON 7/31/20: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CONVECTION OVEN, ICE CREAM MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE ICE CHUTE. CLEAN THE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK AND THE GREASE ON THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN THE DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE WOODEN JOISTS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION PIPE FROM THE CONVECTION OVEN. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY WRAP THE VENTILATION PIPE FROM THE CONVECTION OVEN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED WATER CONDENSING FROM A PIPE ONTO THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE FOUNTAIN POP BOXES AND SHELVES AWAY FROM THE PIPE AND INSTALL A CEILING COVERING ABOVE IT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RUSTED SURFACES.
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Jul 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, ICE CREAM MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASK WHILE WORKING AND INTERACTING WITH CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WORKERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS) FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-35-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE SPLASH GUARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 49.1F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 70# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/25 INSPECTION REPORT#1967198. 30. NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. 32 NOTED TOP OF OVEN LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. 41 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP OF OVEN LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON THE REAR CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES WITH NO TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE PPM OF THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE OF SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP OF OVEN LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON THE REAR CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Nov 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/13. REPORT#1376076.(32) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO COOLERS IN REAR AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. (33) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REAR STORAGE TABLES. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. CLEAN AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR. (35)REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM. 38 REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK IN CENTER OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL.
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Dec 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO COOLERS IN REAR AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REAR STORAGE TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. CLEAN AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK IN CENTER OF SINK.
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Jun 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOUND BROKEN GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REAR COOLER BY WINDOWS. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING DEEP FRYERS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 1 COMP SINK,FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,COOLERS,TOP OF OVEN AREA,GREASE TRAP BOX .
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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON LOWER WALLS ALONG 3 COMP SINK,FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALL SECTION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIL WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:PREP TABLES AT REAR BY MEAT-SLICER,MEAT-SLICER MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF 3COMP.SINK,INTERIORS OF DEEPFRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT,1COMP.SINK,HOODWALLS INSIDE,FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL,HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET BOWL ,ALSO VENT IN TOILET,NOZZLES AND BASE OF NOZZLE ATTCHEMENTS ON SODA MACHINE.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA[UNDER PREP TABLES,3COMP.,ETC],FLOORS IN TOILET,STAIR WELLS, FLOORS BEHING REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR, FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. RAW BRICK WALLS AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN BY STEM TABLE NEEDS REPAIR TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD AND WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTD. MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jay's Beef of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jay's Beef of Chicago on file is from Jun 10, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jay's Beef of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jay's Beef of Chicago.
Has Jay's Beef of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jay's Beef of Chicago have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jay's Beef of Chicago 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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