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BEEFY'S

5749 S HARLEM AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
21
Total Inspections
4.8%
Pass Rate
20
Failures

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2025

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER BADLY DAMAGED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 18, 2024

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN UNUSED VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MIXING HANDLE FOR HOT WATER ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRIME ON ALL GASKETS OF COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Apr 17, 2023

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REAR SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Mar 25, 2022

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Mar 18, 2022

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Feb 11, 2020

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND THE FREEZER DOOR, AND ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND REPAIR THE FREEZER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.

Mar 19, 2019

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: PIZZA HOT HOLDING THERMOMETER GAUGE INOPERABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN GOOD REPAIR.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT AND COLD PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPLLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND WALLBASE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. VENT IN PREP AREA WIH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 7, 2018

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER CUTING/PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jun 9, 2017

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;45|FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Jun 6, 2017

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
2|FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.;;3|POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 74.5F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $30 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;43|FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.;;45|FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

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