Super Beefee

5846 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Super Beefee 12 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Super Beefee is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/10/2024, REPORT # 2608848 #40:2-402.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. #45: 4-502.13: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR. #47: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55: 6-501.12: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WRE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR VENTILATION STORAGE AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE 7UP COOLER, AND INSIDE THE LOWER OPENINGS UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 10, 2024
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON FREEZER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEEDED AT THE WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TONGS USED FOR THE HOT BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS IN FOOD, ON A CLEAN SURFACE, IN RUNNING WATER, ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS, AND ON THE TABLE UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL. FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND AND DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZER,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOK PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELF ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Dec 9, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 38.50 �F Hot Beef Hot-Hold Unit 145.50 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Jun 27, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 12/02/2011, REPORT #659566, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, 32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER (WITH SLIDING DOOR) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP (REAR AREA). 33 FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOUR BINS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT FLOORS. 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY WALLS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT (FRONT PREP) WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE. 36 LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SODA CRATES, CARDBOARD BOXES, WOOD, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE ETC.) IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. NOTED ROAST BEEF IN PAN STORED ON TOP OF GRILL AT 106.2F AND GYRO CONE (MEAT ROLL) ON A BROILER SPIT AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FOR GYRO CONE (MEAT ROLL) INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 95.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 24 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER (WITH SLIDING DOOR) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP (REAR AREA).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOPSINK, EXTRIOR SURFACES OF FLOUR BINS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY WALLS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT (FRONT PREP) WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SODA CRATES, CARDBOARD BOXES, WOOD, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE ETC.) IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super Beefee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super Beefee on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Super Beefee?

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

Has Super Beefee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Super Beefee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Super Beefee 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 Super Beefee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Super Beefee is inspected roughly once per year on average.