Al's Italian Beef Inc — Al's Italian Beef
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
AL'S ITALIAN BEEF INC, located at 1079 W Taylor St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 20, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 74 and identified six minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, toxic substances, and contamination prevention. Historically, AL'S ITALIAN BEEF INC has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 25 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 28, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 23, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 3, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Mar 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Apr 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 19, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 2, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 27, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOILED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (ADVIL, VICKS RUB, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OTHER SINGLE AND MULTI USE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA SEPARATE FROM PREP AREA.
28
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINER OF SLICED POTATOES/FRIES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH POTATO SLICER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES AT ALL TIMES.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE GIARDINERIA (SAME EXACT CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR TRASH/GARBAGE ON SITE). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE GIARDINERIA/FOOD ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRACKED INTERIOR PANEL AT REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO OVENS. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING AND MAINTAIN SURACE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Core (Minor)
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