Reef & Beef
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Reef & Beef has 10 inspections in the public record. Reef & Beef was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Reef & Beef's latest score of 30 falls below the Arcadia average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
30
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups and pans with water in between not air drying properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed through the kitchen in some areas not smooth or durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters in wait station not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
18
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing behind ice machine and convection oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout the kitchen either missing or cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass. Pad has been poured, waiting for truck to move the receptacle.
33-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected. Operator moved filters and covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler and in dish area.
14-17-4
70
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a bowl of croutons not covered under sneeze guard on salad bar.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat potatoes, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink outside.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen, operator tested and it was 150, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a couple of holes in ceiling over the cook line in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing behind ice machine and convection oven.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen over cook line peeling.
36-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall was bowed behind convection oven.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer in storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in the women's or men bathrooms in the lounge area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets around walk in cooler door soiled, operator had someone clean it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed bowls were not inverted and not protected. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dusty walk in cooler fans.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in walk in cooler not smooth.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed bucket underneath pipe full of water in the bar area under three compartment sinks.
29-11-4
27
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar with no sneeze guard or guard has been folded up over top so it is no longer protecting the food. Also Observed croutons and bacon bits stored open and with no cover to protect at buffet. Employee replaced sneeze guard. And placed items uncovered under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Operator states contract is underway to repair floors.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed the hood system operating with only half the filters in place. Operator states the others are being cleaned. Hood system must be fully installation including all filters and operating while cooking equipment is on.
14-42-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
24-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large bulk bag of sugar with top cut off and sugar open to room and not protected from contamination.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food splash on wall beside trash can at wait station.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water pooling on floor under ice bin at wait station. Operator states contract is underway to repair floors and drain lines.
29-03-4
58
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in bar ant soda gun holster. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.Following day callback per K Torbert **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed green beans dater 8/28 in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings in bar at corner and under counter and 1 dropping within 4 feet under soda syrup storage rack. No other droppings observed. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.Following day callback per K Torbert 246pm **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Held more than 7 days. Beans. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large spoons stored food contact end up in container in hallway. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of crumbs and dust on shelving at tenderizer area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped tea filters at shelving area beside tenderizer. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster draining into bucket under counter at bar. Not connected to drain into sewer/ septic system. **Warning**
29-17-4
39
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken held on open container on cookline freezer over potatoes. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy (119F - Hot Holding) in steam table not 135F or hotter throughout product. Operator stirred to promote more even heat. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided by inspector via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Operator was given the handout at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones over prep table. Manager corrected by moving to a designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Provided by inspector via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed soap not fully rinsed from dishes during wash /rinse cycle of dishwasher. Advised prewash be fully rinsed before putting on machine. Dishwasher dumped dishmachine water and rinsed interior with clean water then resumed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
47
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef hanging into and touching pickles in container in reach in prep top cooler on cookline. Manager removed and discarded pickles and removed beef product to another location.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris on blade. Manager sent through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed areas of cove molding missing in ice machine area and areas throughout.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with old debris at wall /floor joints in storage and dry storage and walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor with broken or unsealed areas throughout.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass at back of establishment.
33-23-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cabbage over washed lettuce in walk-in cooler. Manager moved cabbage to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reef & Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reef & Beef on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reef & Beef?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reef & Beef.
How does Reef & Beef compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Reef & Beef most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Reef & Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reef & Beef have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Reef & Beef means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Reef & Beef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reef & Beef is inspected around three times per year on average.
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