Tasty Beef
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Tasty Beef six times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 28, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Tasty Beef's record stops at Sep 28, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN EVERY CORNER TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS OUT TO THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DIRT/DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE SAME.
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May 29, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labelled or dated. instructed to label and date all food not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood filters, deep fryer cabinets, interior of reach-in coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and saniitze daily. Ice build-up inside freezer chest. Instructed to remove ice.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained in toilet room and rear exit door. Instructed to replace and replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at 3 compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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May 17, 2013
Routine
8 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front entry door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, pest control logbook not provided or maintained. Instructed that licensed pest control must service premises and provide logbook with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazarodus foods is being prepared and served-Italian beef 165F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and have city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labelled or dated. instructed to label and date all food not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood filters, deep fryer cabinets, interior of reach-in coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and saniitze daily. Ice build-up inside freezer chest. Instructed to remove ice.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained in toilet room and rear exit door. Instructed to replace and replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water pressure low at exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to increase adequate water pressure. Faucet not maintained at 3 compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Aug 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER.
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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.MUST CLEAN DEEP FRYERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,ADJUST FRONT DOOR SWEEP.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FRONT AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND UP RIGHT ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE COOLERS, FRYERS AND MEAT SLICER.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Beef on file is from Sep 28, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Beef?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tasty Beef.
Has Tasty Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Beef have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tasty Beef 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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