Tony's Italian Beef, 4100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tony's Italian Beef
Address: 4100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 20, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Sep 15, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Sep 20, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 12, 2011 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 5, 2012 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 12, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Nov 20, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 15, 2010

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE PLUMBING TO DIPPER WELL, AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM FREEZER
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR ENTRY AREA

Sep 20, 2010

VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

Apr 12, 2011

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHTS NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UTILITY SINK CLOGGED; UNCLOG.

Oct 5, 2012

REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
OBSERVED EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY EMPTY ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT AREA, ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY UTILITY SINK, IN OFFICE AREA ON FLOOR AND CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; BAIT MUST BE STORED IN ENCLOSED BAIT BOXES. FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST SEAL OPENINGS OBSERVED.
OBSERVED TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE IN ENCLOSED AREA WHERE DUMPSTER LOCATED; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR CERTIFIED MANAGER IN DUTY AS REQUIRED WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE. ONE PERSON ON DUTY AT THIS TIME HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED 4/2011. MUST PROVIDE.
EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. ASHES OBSERVED IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR, TOILET AND IN SINK OF WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CIGARETTES AND AN ASHTRAY WITH BUTTS WERE IN OFFICE ON FILE CABINET. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT FIFTEEN FEET AWAY FROM THE ENTRANCE.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18 AND AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN WALLS NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LIGHTS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Oct 12, 2012

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