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Al'S Beef

2804 N Western Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 16, 2026

17

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 16, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT SOUTH DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  3. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THA ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 16, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2019ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 27, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2011LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Al'S Beef — questions

Did Al'S Beef pass its last health inspection?
Al'S Beef at 2804 N Western Ave was inspected on Jan 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Al'S Beef?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT SOUTH DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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