The Little Beet Table
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Little Beet Table five times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Jun 28, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The most recent inspection at The Little Beet Table is from Jun 28, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 28, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 80 F AND STICKY RICE AT 78 F IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. TOTAL WEIGHT OF DISCARDED FOOD 30 LBS AT $50 . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FRUIT AND READY TO EAT CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. A CHLORINE SOLUTION MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 25 PARTS PER MILLION. SEVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION . 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT 1:40 P.M. WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALMON, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVES AT 1:55 P.M.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGER AND SALMON ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY DUE DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222565 ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 : 4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION CORRECTED WHEN RETURNED TO ISSUE CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRILLING CHICKEN AT COOK LINE. FOOD HANDLER DRANK LIQUID FROM OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER, STORED ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PREP LINE AREA, THEN WALKED OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER OVER TO DISH WASHING AREA, TO DISPOSE. FOOD HANDLER THEN RETURNED TO GRILL AREA, DONNED/PUT ON SINGLE USE GLOVES TO COMPLETE CHICKEN GRILLING PROCESS. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY BEFORE, DONNING/PUTTING ON GLOVES TO INITIATING A TASK THAT INVOLVED WORKING WITH FOODS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED PROPERLY BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 (A) (A)- OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY LARGE STAINLESS STEEL SLOTTED PAN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED ON MENU FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR MENU. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL LINE WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed food handler touching/prepping bar garnish/ready to eat food, mint, sage, cucumber, etc. for mixed drinks, at bar area, with bare hand contact. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs, single use gloves, to avoid bare hand contact. Manager corrected violation during. Critical Violation #7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer dispenser units installed above all exposed hand sinks in rear prep areas, next to hand soap units. Instructed manager to remove/relocate sanitizing units to ensure proper hand washing. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dried scale deposits on floor underneath dish machine drain boards. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRI STAINS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, SUGAR, BEANS AND OTHER SPICES AT THE BAR NO PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL BOWLS IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND INSIDE COLD HOLDING CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES UP AT ABOVE STATED.
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Aug 16, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES NEAR THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Little Beet Table last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Little Beet Table on file is from Jun 28, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Little Beet Table?
Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Little Beet Table.
Has The Little Beet Table's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Little Beet Table have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Little Beet Table means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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