Steakknife

4343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Steakhouse

Last inspected: May 3, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Steakknife five times, with records going back to 2012. On May 3, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Steakknife's record stops at May 3, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 3, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP FREEZER COMPRESSOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: BASEMENT TOOL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Oct 6, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT # 1966030 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #1006 # 1742203 FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION.

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

Inspector notes: SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT # 1966030 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #1006 # 1742203 FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION.

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

Inspector notes: SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT # 1966030 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #1006 # 1742203 FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION.

Sep 20, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Sep 13, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED; CODE: 34. EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER FRYER AND CODE: 38. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER. REPORT #1098550. DATED 08/28/2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER AND MOP SINK.

Aug 28, 2012

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PREP FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CABINTETS UNDER COUNTER AT COFFEE PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SAME AREA AND CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steakknife last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steakknife on file is from May 3, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steakknife?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steakknife.

Has Steakknife's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steakknife have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steakknife 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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