CHICAGO BEEF COMPANY
6569 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-922-7979
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (56F - Cooling) in the 2-door upright cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the beef was prepared and held overnight. The operator discarded the cooked beef.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef (56F - Cooling) in the 2-door upright cooler in the storage area. The operator stated the beef was prepared and held overnight. The operator discarded the cooked beef.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed tomatoes in the 2-door upright cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw bacon.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
Standing water in bottom of the 2-door upright reach-in-cooler in the storage area.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over raw bacon in the 2-door cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloths stored near chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the 2-door cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
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.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.
Standing water in bottom of glass front reach-in-cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in the handwash sink.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the front counter. The operator placed a thermometer in the cold holding unit.
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.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with food debris.
Drain cover missing on the floor at the entrance to the cook line. The operator replaced the cover.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
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.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at the handwashing sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.