Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street
Last inspected: May 26, 2022
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street 14 times, with records going back to 2015. Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street was last inspected on May 26, 2022. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street dates to May 26, 2022.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 13 violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 24 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 26, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT DOGS,POLISH,SLICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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May 19, 2022
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED). MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:15 P.M. AFTER CITATION ARE WRITTEN.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)MANAGER PROVIDED SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES AT 3:36 P.M.
3
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555712 5/12/22 NOT CORRECTED#54-STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 80.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED LUNCHEON MEAT 55.8F. .5LB CUT LETTUCE 70.5F. 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO 71.4F. .5LB SLICED GYROS MEAT 83.8F IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) APPX.6LBS. $25.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AIR CONDITIONING WORKING ON PREMISES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 86.7F INSIDE OF BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Jun 7, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2385957 ON 8-11-20:57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND LOBBY AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS ANC CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2020
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DIRTY AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,CHIP DISPLAY RACK,UNUSED ICE FREEZER AND PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MISSING A ND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALLS NEAR ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: Correct By: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 Violation Codes: Public Health Order 2020-9: Section 3. a. 1 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED FLOOR MARKING SIGNS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING SIGNS POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TOILET HANDLE ON TOILET IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND A STRING HANGING FROM INSIDE OF TOILET BOWL NOT ABLE TO FLUSH TOILET PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED,BENT AND CRACKED AND LID ON OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,COOKED ONIONS,HAMBURGER,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAGS OF ONIONS, INSIDE OF GARBAGE CANS,REAR TOILET ROOM,CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DIRTY AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,CHIP DISPLAY RACK,UNUSED ICE FREEZER AND PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MISSING A ND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALLS NEAR ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR TOILET ROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WEARING FACE COVERINGS AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED FLOOR MARKING SIGNS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING SIGNS POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 50 IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 2/2/17 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 2, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 1-25-17 ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED:-19- OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE STILL FOUND ON LIDS OF THE RECEPTACLE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Jan 25, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F- 54.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD INSPECTION. CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED GROUND BEEF-54.1F, COOKED STEAK-52.4F, CUT TOMATOES-51.5F, HOAGIE SANDWICHES-57.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LID OF GREASE RECEPTACLE COVERED IN LAYERS OF GREASE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THIS RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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70
Oct 11, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(PICTURE GIVEN).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street on file is from May 26, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street.
Has Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beef Chief — Jj Maxwell Street means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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