Mr. G's Beef
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2013
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Score
Mr. G's Beef has been inspected seven times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Mr. G's Beef's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 3, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Mr. G's Beef squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods is being prepared and served-Beef 153.9 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, Exhaust hood and filters, can opener attached to prep tables and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in front and rear. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile. Door of in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint door. Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Nov 26, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Hand washing facilities not provided with proper hand drying device or liquid soap. Observed both exposed handsinks in prep area and toilet room without paper towel and one exposed handsink and toilet room sink without soap. Instructed owner that all handsinks must have supply of soap and paper towel for proper handwashing for food handlers and customers. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. Instructed owner on following good hygienic practices with proper handwashing.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. front entry door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, Exhaust hood and filters, can opener attached to prep tables and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in front and rear. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile. Door of in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint door. Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Feb 21, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Feb 4, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE(3) LIVE ROACHES ON LOWER TILED WALLS BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,BENEATH THE STAND UP SHELVING BY PREP AREAS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER AT THIS TIME.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT UPDATED LAST SERVICE REPORT NOTED IN LOG BOOK IS 11/7/11 AND THE IDPH LICENSE IS EXPIRED ALSO MISSING A PEST CONTOL MAP INDICATING PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GRILLED ONIONS,HOT DOGS,GYROS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS NOTED ON SHELVINGS IN PREP AREAS AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,ICE MACHINE,MANUAL POTATO PEELER ON WALL,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2011
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS MUST BE UP,RUNNING MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW,FREEZER 0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND REAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING,MUST NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL FOR SERVICE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,STEAMER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PRE TABLES,GRILL,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,INTERIOR BASINS OF ALL SINKS INCLUDING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
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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 REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REGROUT FLOOR TILES SOME AREAS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINNG AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OVER 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS WERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,PIPE BENEATH 1 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS ALSO HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERTMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNWANTED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BUILDING MATERIALS STORED ALONG REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. G's Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. G's Beef on file is from Dec 3, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. G's Beef?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr. G's Beef.
Has Mr. G's Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. G's Beef have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. G's Beef 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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