CHICAGO BEEF COMPANY

6569 Superior Avenue
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8823029

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in the 2-door reach in cooler on the cook line with food to be served to customers. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of glass front reach-in-cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in the handwash sink.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef in the 2-door rewatch in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly the cooked beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Anthony Fricano 8/7/2019, Guiseppe Fricano 8/7/2019 through National Registry of Food Professionals expired.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730674

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles for the bun steamer soiled with a build up of food residue. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with a build up of food residue.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the bottom portion of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line obstructed by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili prepared on site not date marked. The operator stated the chili was prepared over 24 hours prior.

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569963

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466929

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the front counter. The operator placed a thermometer in the cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamales (50F - Cold Holding); pizza pockets (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The items were held in unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamales (50F - Cold Holding); pizza pockets (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The items were held in unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351898

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with food debris.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover missing on the floor at the entrance to the cook line. The operator replaced the cover. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between reach in cooler roll top doors on the cook line. The operator removed the knives for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at the handwashing sink.