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TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF

4100 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1343528

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1326613

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR CERTIFIED MANAGER IN DUTY AS REQUIRED WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH HOODS PIPES UNDERNEATH HOOD,INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND INNTHE CORNERS. REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. NEED TO HAVE IT SERVICED . WHEN ON DEFROST MODE LEAKS WATER ON TO THE FLOOR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF SOILED WIPING CLOTHS SETTING OUT. MUST WASH THEM. NEED TO KEEP THE WIPINGS CLOTHS THAT ARE BEING USED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174456

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1285851

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174405

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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: 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.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE IN ENCLOSED AREA WHERE DUMPSTER LOCATED; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18 AND AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LIGHTS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
347317

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
413647

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
413477

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S ITALIAN BEEF · 4100 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: 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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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

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128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2055617.

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