Beefy's

5749 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
American
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Beefy's has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 15 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON REAR SIDE OF PREP AREA WITH SPLATTERS AND RESIDUE. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK ON REAR SIDE OF PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAK AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO LEFT OF HANDSINK WITH DAMAGE TO TILE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER BADLY DAMAGED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
86
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRIME ON ALL GASKETS OF COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIXING HANDLE FOR HOT WATER ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN UNUSED VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 17, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REAR SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Mar 25, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55
86
Mar 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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78
Feb 11, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND THE FREEZER DOOR, AND ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND REPAIR THE FREEZER.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.
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82
Mar 19, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING SUPLLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: PIZZA HOT HOLDING THERMOMETER GAUGE INOPERABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN GOOD REPAIR.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT AND COLD PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND WALLBASE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. VENT IN PREP AREA WIH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER CUTING/PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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61
Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
45
78
Jun 6, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 74.5F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $30 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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67
Oct 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR GOING INTO WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WERE WORN, SICOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
90
Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GROUND AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND GREASE SPLATTERED ON BUILDING WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE RODENT FEEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WERE WORN, SICOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
86
Aug 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO OVSERVED DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENT OVER THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE DUST.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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86
Jul 9, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
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67
Jun 30, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WIPE THEM ON A WASH CLOTH HANGING FROM HIS APRON AND BEGAN CUTTING SOME GREEN PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, USING SOAP/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AND USE A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
6
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326271 DATED 03/12/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: 32-INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 35-INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. 38-COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. 43-WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
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61
Mar 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILDUP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING AND FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
43
82
Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-1-11 REPORT #549207 INSP#381. #33 BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED, #38 LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CORRECTED. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF LABELING AND DATING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
30
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF SHAKE (ICE CREAM) MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. WHEN MACHINE IS CORRECTED YOU MAY CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. 312-746-4240.
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86
Feb 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS THRU-OUT AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.
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78
Feb 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beefy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beefy's on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beefy's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Beefy's.

Has Beefy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beefy's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beefy's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beefy's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beefy's is inspected roughly once per year on average.