Super Beefee

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 17, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Dec 10, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   12 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on freezer. The surface must be smooth and cleanable

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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. .

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and food on the walls and floors in the front prep area. Instructed to detail clean said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb in the rear storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Dec 9, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Nov 10, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit or written procedures on site at time of inspection. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Handwashing signage needed at the washroom and front prep handwashing sinks. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found broken gaskets on the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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,

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and food on the walls and floors in the front prep area. Instructed to detail clean said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used to cover the floor behind the cooking equipment. Must remove and provide flooring that is non-absorbent easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler without a food handler certificate. All employees who handle food must provide proof of training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Nov 28, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

     Inspector’s note: 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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food container in dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build on interior surface of hood system above cook prep line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: 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.

6. May 17, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind the hot holding unit not clean, instructed to clean.

7. Feb 27, 2015 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar, etc.)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Found shelf on top of 3 compartment sink not smooth and easy to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Foodhandler at premises with no foodhandler training certificate.

8. Sep 26, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

9. Dec 9, 2013 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

10. Oct 22, 2013 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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

11. Jul 8, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler taking money and then handling food without washing hands, not practicing good hygienic practices at this time of inspection, critical citation issues: 7-38-010 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must store employees personal items in one designated items nice and neatly

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all coolers

12. Jun 27, 2013 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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 instruc

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must store employees personal items in one designated items nice and neatly,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all coolers

13. Dec 2, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout including basement floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls at front and rear prep area especially walls under hot holding unit (front prep) with dried food spillage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lights must be shielded above front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide ventilation inside toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.