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Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads

3304 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2019, Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 18, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads dates to Oct 18, 2022.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2531211 DATED: 09/09/2021 #58--OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
70
Sep 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, BUTTERMILK, AND GROUND TURKEY MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 54.9F, HAMBURGERS AT 48.0F, BUTTERMILK AT 47.1F, AND GROUND TURKEY AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $2,000. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
70
Aug 24, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH WOMENS AND MENS BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR REGISTER WITH A SLOW FLOW OF WATER LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SELF-CLOSING FAUCET MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
10
86
Aug 19, 2019
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, FRIES, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2
90
Apr 16, 2019
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN SAID CLEAN UP POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads on file is from Oct 18, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads.

Has Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Meathead Restaurants, Llc — Meatheads 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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