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CHICAGO'S FINEST BEEF AND BREW

234 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHICAGO'S FINEST BEEF AND BREW 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
2546709

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S FINEST BEEF AND BREW · 234 S WABASH 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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386387

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S FINEST BEEF AND BREW · 234 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345464

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S FINEST BEEF AND BREW · 234 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BUILT IN STOPPER IN DISREPAIR SAID STOPPER IS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER . WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF SINK IS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)FOUND INSIDE COVER OF FOOD SERVING STATION FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP . MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND BACK WALL OF SERVING STATION FILLED WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FOUND FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321190

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO'S FINEST BEEF AND BREW · 234 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER FURTHEST EAST IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 60F. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN CABINET UNDER PEPSI MACHINE. FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH AREA (10), FRONT PREP (4), UTILITY SINK (6). RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND YELLOW BLACK STAINS.MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BUILT IN STOPPER IN DISREPAIR SAID STOPPER IS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER . WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF SINK IS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INSIDE COVER OF FOOD SERVING STATION FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP . MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND VENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. SAID VENT IS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BACK WALL OF SERVING STATION FILLED WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FOUND FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60604

82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2694556.

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