Tony's Italian Beef
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
61
Score
Tony's Italian Beef, located at 7007 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 9, 2025, resulting in a score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, thermometer accuracy, and contamination prevention. Across 16 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
May 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Feb 5, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 9, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Sep 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 6, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 13, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 18, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Feb 1, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — May 9, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IIMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT PREP TABLE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR/STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY BY THE HOT WATER TANK/BOILER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DBRIS/DIRTY VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRINING CERTIIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
58
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