Mr Beef on Harlem
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Mr Beef on Harlem appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2018. Mr Beef on Harlem was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mr Beef on Harlem is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND LARGE MIXER LOCATED BY REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-2023, REPORT #2582446. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 9-27-2023, REPORT #2582446. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND SINK WAS COVERED WITH TRAY AND SANITIZING BUCKET. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAND DRYING IN TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED BY PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Jun 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED (4) CONTAINERS OF COOKED SLICED BEEF WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (52.9F-60.0 F) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHNG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WITH HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: s: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT CERTIFIED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND HAMBERGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 8-28-2018 SEE REPORT#2213580
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: .11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY INFORMED 8-28-2018 SEE REPORT #2213580
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 8-28-2018-REPORT#2213580
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED NOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED--SEE REPORT#2213580-DATED 8-28-2018
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2213580 DATED 8-25-2018 SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW
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Aug 28, 2018
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDUAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON YHE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. CORE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Beef on Harlem last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Beef on Harlem on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Beef on Harlem?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mr Beef on Harlem.
Has Mr Beef on Harlem's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Beef on Harlem have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Beef on Harlem 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 Mr Beef on Harlem inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Beef on Harlem is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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