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Mr Philly Steak

5607 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
American
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2011
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Mr Philly Steak has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 15, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Mr Philly Steak since Jun 15, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in original container, properly labeled”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mr Philly Steak's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
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. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, ETC IN REAR PREP AREA. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
41
78
May 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
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. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, ETC IN REAR PREP AREA. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
41
78
Jan 11, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Philly Steak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Philly Steak on file is from Jun 15, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Philly Steak?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr Philly Steak.

Has Mr Philly Steak's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr Philly Steak have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr Philly Steak 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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