Sam's Beef& BBQ

5526 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

American

Last inspected: Mar 15, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Sam's Beef& BBQ is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 15, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Sam's Beef& BBQ since Mar 15, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sam's Beef& BBQ on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 15, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2011

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING. CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED TILES THRU-OUT INCLUDING UTILITY SINK BASE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Beef& BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Beef& BBQ on file is from Mar 15, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Sam's Beef& BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sam's Beef& BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's Beef& BBQ 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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