Son of a Beef
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2015
70
Score
SON OF A BEEF, located at 2524 S California Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 4, 2015, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with sewage and wastewater disposal, rodent and insect protection, and dishwashing facilities. Previous inspections for this American restaurant have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 15, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jun 4, 2015 Inspection
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL-OBSERVED SEWAGE AND BLACK SLUDGE SUBSTANCE BACKING UP ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO FOOD PREPARATION OR STORAGE IN BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR COFFEE MACHINE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING SURFACES AND REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
45
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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