Mr Beef

666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610
American
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 25 inspections at Mr Beef stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTING CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE MEAT SLICING PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE GOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Sep 29, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SENT COPY VIA-EMAIL TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. FACILITY MUST DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF). PERSON IN CHARGE VERIFIED WHEN MEAT WAS COOKED AND DATE MARKED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSAERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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64
Nov 3, 2022
Recent Inspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED
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Apr 14, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND KEEP ONSITE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, DARK STAINS & OPEN GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE TOOLS (BROOMS & MOPS) ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; ITALIAN BEEF, DELI MEATS, ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT DATED, 5/6/2020. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO EMPLOYEES TO SIGN, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, DARK STAINS & OPEN GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE TOOLS (BROOMS & MOPS) ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND KEEP ONSITE.
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May 6, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND SHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 27, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND SHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2222806 DATED ON 9-24-18 FOR VIOL#58(NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ROAST BEEF BRISKET IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR HAMBURGER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOL 60.
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Sep 24, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GARNISHING/PREP READY TO EAT FOODS, LETTUCE, SLICED CHEESE, SLICED ONIONS, FOR BURGERS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES, ITALIAN BEEF, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A) (B) (A)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B) -OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
58
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304-11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND FIXTURES SURROUNDING THE SINGLE BURNER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGES, POTATO FRIES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1974347 DATED 5/19/17: #36-FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.#37-FOUND A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE ABOVE STATED RESTROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND FIXTURES SURROUNDING THE SINGLE BURNER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE ABOVE STATED RESTROOM.
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Mar 4, 2016
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR ABOVE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR ABOVE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 71.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALAMI 50.3F, CAPICOLA 48.8F, TURKEY BREAST 47.9F, PROVOLONE CHEESE 59.3F,PEPPERONI 53.8F, SPICED HAM 46.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 43 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.....NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES,SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN FANS AND VENTS....NOTED THORN MESH AT REAR WINDOW OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING JOINT UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.
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Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ( CHICKEN,ROAST BEEF, DELI MEATS, SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1459990 DATED 05/21/2014 NOT CORRECTED. #32)NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.#38) NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.#43) NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 69.4F,PIZZA PUFFS 45.1F,ROAST BEEF ((2 TRAYS 87.4 AND 49.4F),SAUSAGE (HOT HOLDING) 132.1F,HOT DOGS 45.1F.SLICED TOMATOES 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 42LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING AT THE FRONT LINE AND WHILE WEARING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH, THEN GOES TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE SERVING CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND/OR WASHING HANDS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND LIPS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD (CHEESE SAUCE AND TOMATO)INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER( TIN CANS)N INSIDE SERVICE COOLER OF DELI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT LIDS AND LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MEAT SLICERS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 4, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVER FOOD FROM LARGE TIN CAN IN COOLERS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE WALL IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND DESK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TALL REACH IN (PEPSI) COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 49.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED AND WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LARGE PANS OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.1F-52.8F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT (PER OWNER) OF 61-67LBS. VALUED AT $1,500. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE STORED COLD AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE WHEN I WENT TO WASH MY HANDS AGAIN. FOUND TOILET ROOM WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICE. OWNER STATED THAT AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE SOAP IN TOILET ROOM AND TO GET NAPKINS FROM FRONT SERVICE LINE TO DRY HANDS UNTIL ITEMS ARE PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED AS INSTRUCTED ON REPORT #612230 DATED 05-19-11. #38/1- OBSERVED A ONE STOVE BURNER BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVER FOOD FROM LARGE TIN CAN IN COOLERS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE WALL IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND DESK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ELCETRICAL LINES ABOVE THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ELCETRICAL LINES ABOVE THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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May 12, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods (beef, sausage, etc.) are prepared. Instructed manager a City of Chicago certified food handler must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are handled. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058042 12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- observed slight lime build up inside ice machine and food build up inside prep cooler door gaskets. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed water stained ceiling tiles above rear dining room. Must replace all damaged ceiling tiles.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink faucet too short, does not reach all 3 compartments. Must provide extention to faucet, must reach all 3 compartments.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Beef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Beef on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Beef?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Mr Beef.

Has Mr Beef's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Beef have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

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