Select Cut Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2024
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Select Cut Steakhouse appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. Select Cut Steakhouse was last inspected on Mar 22, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Select Cut Steakhouse's record stops at Mar 22, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jun 10, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE USED ABOVE PREP-SURFACE SHELVING NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP-AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES ON ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET FOUND ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR HAND SINK. THE FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT THAT IS IN A GOOD STATE OF REPAIR AND CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING NEAR PREP-LINE. THE CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 27, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: METAL PANEL INSIDE THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Dec 1, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE STEAMTABLE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Mar 18, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED BAR HANDSINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. AT THE SOUTH BAR HANDSINK, OBSERVED A SHARED RAG LAYING OVER THE SIDE OF THE SINK FOR HAND DRYING AND NO PROPER/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT THE SINK. AT THE NORTH BAR HANDSINK, OBSERVED NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. OPERATOR CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY MINERAL DEPOSITS FORMING ON DISH MACHINE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THAT ARE DAMAGED BY MINERAL DEPOSITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER IN COOK LINE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING BULB IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE METAL STRAINER WITH CRACKED AND ROUGH, BROKEN EDGES. NOTED THE DESSERT DEMO STAND COVER SPLIT/BROKEN IN SEVERAL AREAS AND TAPED TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Apr 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS BY THE HOT COOKING LINE (MEAT COOLER AND THE COOLER ADJACENT TO THE GRILL). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CAULK ON WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS AT BOTH BARS.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE.(CHECK VALVES)
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May 24, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR METAL RACKS IN COOKS LINE COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Jun 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-10, REPORT #176489 #30-OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED #32- REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET AROUND THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073170-11
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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. OBSERVED DISCHARGE WATER LINE FROM ICE BIN(BAR AT 2808)INSIDE THE PIPE OF DISCHARGE WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT WATER LINE ABOVE THE DISCHARGE WATER PIPE.
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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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED THE WELDING THAT WAS PROVIDE AT COMPARTMENT IS EXTREMELY RUSTEDAND SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,HOW EVER WATER DOESN'T FLOW FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE OTHER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OLD WELDING, RE-WELD THE THE COMPARTMENT WITH NON-RUST MATERIAL(GALVINIZE MATERIAL),OR REPLACE THE SINK.
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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 INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF THE DEEP FRYER,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE, ALSO CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS(BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD PARTICLES).
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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.RESEAL FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO SEAL FLOORUNDER THE DISHMACHINE OF NORTH-WEST CORNER.
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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. WALL IN KITCHEN IS BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH COOKING SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,OR PROPERLY CLEAN IT.
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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. OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET WITH A THREAD,ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN UN THREAD FAUCET OR A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.
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Mar 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET AROUND THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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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 MAINTAIN AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Select Cut Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Select Cut Steakhouse on file is from Mar 22, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Select Cut Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Select Cut Steakhouse.
Has Select Cut Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Select Cut Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Select Cut Steakhouse 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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