Son of a Beef

2524 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

American

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2015

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Son of a Beef three times, with records going back to 2014. Son of a Beef was last inspected on Jun 4, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Son of a Beef since Jun 4, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2015

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Sep 15, 2014

License

3 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,REMOVE UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 11, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Son of a Beef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Son of a Beef on file is from Jun 4, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Son of a Beef?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Son of a Beef.

Has Son of a Beef's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Son of a Beef have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Son of a Beef means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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