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Al's Beef Restaurant

October 28, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE AT 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F AND FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 49F, POLISH DOGS AT 47F, HOT DOGS AT 48F, AND CHEESE AT 61F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $32. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. DOOR HANDLE IS MISSING FOR THE MICROWAVE. MUST REPAIR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE RACKS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND DOOR OF THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FRP BOARD IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SECTION OF FRP BOARD NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. REMOVE SPIDERWEBS FROM WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPLACE THE BROKEN MOP SINK (CRACK IN THE PLASTIC).
code 38

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Compared with Pass on November 9, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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