Tony's Italian Beef

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside coolers/freezers. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in walk-in freezer uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings to prevent contamination.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and at prep table by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items in plastic grocery bags in freezer unit. Instructed to remove and use food grade bags/containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear/storage area of facility by the hot water tank/boiler. Instructed to clear clutter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in the dishwashing area above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to cover/replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dbris/dirty vents throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on cutting board. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep area with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #255278 on 5/4/22 were not corrected: #37-observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food. #39-observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. #58-observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink and front hand washing sink and shake mixer. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on front prep cooler door. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors in prep and storage areas. Observed dust and smoke buildup on ceiling vents, ceilng tiles and light shields. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle in need of cover at all times. Instructed to install and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors behind equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cardboard being used for lining on the prep tables. Instructed to remove and clean surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following needs to be detail cleaned and maintained: -storage racks inside the walk in cooler, coolers and freezers. -the interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors and walls removing all dirt, food and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed two creacked light shields, one infront prep area and the other in rear prep area, instructed to replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or cold running water over the front top loader ice cream machine, instructed to provide or add nsf 51 food grade hose to front water source

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes stored on the counter, instructed to store in 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Shelves in walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up. Hood ventilation unit in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning soda dispensor in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield above 3 compartment sink in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Must correct and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Shelves in walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up. Hood ventilation unit in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning soda dispensor in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield above 3 compartment sink in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Must correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on the rear storage shelf, instructed to remove.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed the interior of the double ovens not clean, instructed to clean. Observed the interior of the fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the front floor with missing tiles, instructed to replace. Observed standing water under front cooking equipment, instructed to remove/dry mop.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents not clean,instructed to clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield in the rear prep area cracked, instructed to replace.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises, instructed to provide.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date the cooked foods in walk-in cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap not maintained, worn, rusty surfaces. Instd to clean and paint same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean all shelves, exterior of all coolers, and prep tables. Defrost and clean the reachin freezer has ice buildup inside it.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Light shields in rear not clean, dust. Clean and maintain them.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods not properly labeled or dated in walk-in cooler. Instd to provide same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap not maintained, worn, rusty surfaces. Instd to clean and paint same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean garbage can stored on prep table in rear. Instd to store properly, clean and sanitize prep table.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Lightshields in rear not clean, dead insects, dust. Clean same

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers internally in all coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitary manner.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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. SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS NEED ON REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN GROUT LINES. GROUT NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE TOP OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IS TORN AND SOME OF IT IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REACH IN CHEST FREEZER, REACHIN UP-RIGHT FREEZER, THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. ALSO BOTH REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTD TO DEFROST THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE REAR AREA HAS CLUTTER. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.