JAN 21
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR BEEF ON HARLEM.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
3917 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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.
SEP 272023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED BY PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 182022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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JUN 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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).
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHNG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
AUG 262019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. CORE VIOLATION
AUG 192019FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE NOT CERTIFIED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
.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
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. CORE
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