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MR BEEF ON HARLEM

3917 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MR BEEF ON HARLEM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213553

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166878

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059705

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961018

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES HAS TWO PREP AREAS WITH ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA UPON NEXT VISITED,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631245

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/19/2016, REPORT # 1609876, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: #38:INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609876

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/19/2015, REPORT #1523105, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA, 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE GAS METER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REUSING USED CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGING BEING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LADIES HAND SINK IN BATHROOM SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS,

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523105

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INCLUDING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (WRAPPED AROUND WITH PLASTIC) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE GAS METER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506282

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, front prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471326

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in rear storage area room had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329447

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under storage shelving/racks in rea storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307218

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659863

Location recorded for this inspection · MR BEEF ON HARLEM · 3917 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found cooked beef butt inside walk-in cooler at improper temperature. Found approximately 4-100lb containers at 44.5 F to 55.0 F. Manager stated that beef was cooked in the morning. However, temperature logs and proper cooling method was not observed. Instructed manager to rapidly reheat beef to 165 F, cooler from 140 F to 70 F within 4 hours and 70 F to 40 F within 2 hours. store in shallow container and ice bath before placing in w.i.c., cut meat in pieces to cool faster and must maintain cooling temperature logs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in riginal containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelves not maintained in storage room. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair floor and reseal floor. Floor inside storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not working in prep cooler. Instructed to repair non-working temperature.

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