Zitalian Beefs
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Zitalian Beefs, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zitalian Beefs trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING CONTAINING EGGROLLS AND CHICKEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING AS WELL PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMP SINK LEAKING ON TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY GRILL EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, RICE, HAMBURGERS, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT PREP/DISH AREA DURING TIME OF INPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING CONTAINING EGGROLLS AND CHICKEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES.INSTRUC TED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY GRILL EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING AS WELL PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMP SINK LEAKING ON TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONED FLOUR WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 2, 2024
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE WRITTEN HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR NEW BUSINESS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM PREVIOUS BUSINESS "MAMAS CHICKEN" ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED NO VERIFIABLE PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT FOR ON SITE FOR "ZITALIAN BEEF" AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(c).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE FOR PREVIOUS BUSINESS "MAMAS CHICKEN" IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR "ZITALIAN BEEF" AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONED FLOUR WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zitalian Beefs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zitalian Beefs on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zitalian Beefs?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zitalian Beefs.
Has Zitalian Beefs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zitalian Beefs have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zitalian Beefs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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