Pass

Zitalian Beefs

3857 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Mar 20, 2025

Zitalian Beefs was last inspected on March 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

March 20, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling containing eggrolls and chicken with excessive dried debris on interior surfaces.instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handsink located in prep area slow draining as well piping underneath 3 comp sink leaking on to floor in rear prep/dish area. Insturcted to repair and maintain in good condition

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed heavy grease and food debris build up on floor underneath all heavy grill equipment and floor drains throughouit prep area. Instructed to clean

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed ventilation hood with excessive grease, dirt and dust buildup on all surfaces. Instructed to clean system and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers preparing food without food handler certificates on site for review.instructed to provide

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 certified food manager certificate holder instructed to obtain allergen training as required.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge during time of inspection. Instructd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision available at handsink located at prep/dish area during time of inpection. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling food without hair restraint. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site for testing sanitizer strength at 3 compartment sink. Instructd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling containing eggrolls and chicken with excessive dried debris on interior surfaces.instruc ted to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in prep area slow draining as well piping underneath 3 comp sink leaking on to floor in rear prep/dish area. Insturcted to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and food debris build up on floor underneath all heavy grill equipment and floor drains throughouit prep area. Instructed to clean

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood with excessive grease, dirt and dust buildup on all surfaces. Instructed to clean system and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted while preparing and serving chicken, rice, hamburgers, rice. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one cfm on site while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers preparing food without food handler certificates on site for review.instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager certificate holder instructed to obtain allergen training as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers containing seasoned flour without common name labels. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unisex toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable written health policies on site for all food and conditional employees for new business at the time of inspection.instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers containing seasoned flour without common name labels. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM PREVIOUS BUSINESS "MAMAS CHICKEN" ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED NO VERIFIABLE PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT FOR ON SITE FOR "ZITALIAN BEEF" AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(c).NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unisex toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside receptacle for previous business "mamas chicken" in place during time of inspection. Must provide receptacle contract agreement for "zitalian beef" as required.priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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