Chicago Beef Company
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
50
Score
Chicago Beef Company appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Chicago Beef Company was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed tomatoes in the 2-door upright cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef (56F - Cooling) in the 2-door upright cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the beef was prepared and held overnight. The operator discarded the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (56F - Cooling) in the 2-door upright cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the beef was prepared and held overnight. The operator discarded the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 2-door upright reach-in-cooler in the storage area.
29-49-6
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over raw bacon in the 2-door cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloths stored near chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the 2-door cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
64
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamales (50F - Cold Holding); pizza pockets (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The items were held in unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamales (50F - Cold Holding); pizza pockets (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The items were held in unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the front counter. The operator placed a thermometer in the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
64
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between reach in cooler roll top doors on the cook line. The operator removed the knives for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Drain cover missing on the floor at the entrance to the cook line. The operator replaced the cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at the handwashing sink.
29-20-5
78
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese cold holding at 48F in the reach in cooler held for less than 2 hours. Operator placed the cheese in the freezer to bring temperature to 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed raw chicken, coleslaw, and cooked sausage prepared on site not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can obstructing the hand sink on the cook line. Operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing floor drain behind the cook line. Operator replaced the floor cover. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
67
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Beef Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Beef Company on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Beef Company?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Beef Company.
How does Chicago Beef Company compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Chicago Beef Company most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Chicago Beef Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Beef Company have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicago Beef Company 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.
How often is Chicago Beef Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Beef Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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