Tasty Beef and More
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2012
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Across the available record, Tasty Beef and More has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Tasty Beef and More was last inspected on Feb 15, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Tasty Beef and More's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 15, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN SHELF UNDER BREAD BINS ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE FROM UTILITY SINK. RE-WASH, SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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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. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR NEAR 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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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.
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Jun 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RELOCATE PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASH SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND OR REPLACE SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE DRAIN SINK STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM AC UNIT FROM NEWLY INSTALLED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND OR DRIP PAN.
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Apr 13, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRTY DUCT TAPE FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES AT VENTILATION HOOD, SIDES OF PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA, HOT HOLDING UNIT, DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. SEAL FLOOR TILE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLOSE OPENING AT FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, UNDER STAIRCASE, AND ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT, AND CIGARETTE BUTTS.
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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. PROVIDE WALL TILES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA FOR MISSING SECTIONS, REPAIR WALL SECTION NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE BLACK, MOLD STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS ABOVE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AT WALL TILES AND WALL BASE AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND PREP TABLES AT REAR. WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, WASHABLE, AND BE PAINTED OR FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PLACE PIZZA OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD, REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE DRAIN SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Beef and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Beef and More on file is from Feb 15, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Beef and More?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tasty Beef and More.
Has Tasty Beef and More's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty Beef and More 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 Tasty Beef and More 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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