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BEEF & BURGER

4148 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BEEF & BURGER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184915

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104508

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,(WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALLS BESIDE THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE WALL BASE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049995

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049389

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LAST WAS 6/24/16. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TECHNICIAN TO DO INSPECTION AND KEEP THE RECENT INSPECTION ON THE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER,(HANDLE UP)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970223

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods not properly labeled. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tin foil used as a liner in several places in front prep area. Found cardboard boxes used for storage. Must remove these items. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found heavily soiled cutting board on rear prep cooler (along back wall). Must resurface or replace. Found large amount of rust on the (lower) opening of ice machine. Must remove or paint this area. Found damaged gasket on door of 2 door refrigerator in rear prep area. Must repair/replace. Must maintain all.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found lower interior of fryers with excessive grease build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found soda lines with excessive dust build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same. Found small amount of orange slimy mold-like substance in upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found floors with excessive dust and debris under/behind hot hold unit in front prep area. Found excessive grease build up under fryers. Must remove dust, debris and grease. Must detail clean. Found cracked floor tiles in front dining room (in the corner near soda machine). Found damaged floors in bathroom and also in rear prep area. Must repair/replace cracked tiles and holes. All floors must be smooth and easily cleanable, without deep cracks or crevices. Rear prep floor must be painted or sealed. Must maintain all.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Found rear prep area very dark, along back wall. Must provide adequate lighting in rear corner of rear prep area to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found several large pieces of equipment (ice cream machine, coolers, etc.) not in use. Must remove all equipment not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found wiping clothes improperly stored on counter tops throughout kitchen and front prep area. Must properly stored wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609319

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CMUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREREZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578719

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 8-28-15 WAS REMOVED AND NO LONGER POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566924

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 59.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 50.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40.F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS CHICKEN AT 48.9F,1 LB HOT DOG AT 48F, 3 LBS SOUR CREAM SAUCE AT 47.5F, 1 LB COOKED BEEF AT 50.4F, 1 LB COOKED SAUSAGES AT AT 48.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS DIRTY, INTERIOR OF THE FAR RIGHT TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1513046

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND DARK STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH RUST BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH OPENING IN REAR STORAGE AREA (IN BETWEEN REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER) AND BY EXIT DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490220

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. ------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH STAIN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------NOTED SODA DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375759

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) SERIOUS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SURFACES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ABOVE GREASE TRAP, SODA FOUNTAIN AND GRILL HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND PAINTED.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE MACHINE NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166331

Location recorded for this inspection · BEEF & BURGER · 4148 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND GRILL AND DEEP FRYER HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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