Did Al'S Italian Beef Inc pass its last health inspection?

Al'S Italian Beef Inc at 1079 W Taylor St was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Al'S Italian Beef Inc?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOILED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Al'S Italian Beef Inc

1079 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 20, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOILED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES
#28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 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.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SLICED POTATOES/FRIES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH POTATO SLICER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES AT ALL TIMES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRACKED INTERIOR PANEL AT REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 20, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2014	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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 Italian Beef Inc — questions

Did Al'S Italian Beef Inc pass its last health inspection?: Al'S Italian Beef Inc at 1079 W Taylor St was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Al'S Italian Beef Inc?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOILED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES
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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