What is Beef Chief's health inspection score?

Beef Chief has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beef Chief last inspected?

Beef Chief was last inspected on July 6, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beef Chief have?

Beef Chief has 40 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beef Chief safe to eat at?

Beef Chief has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Beef Chief serve?

Beef Chief serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Beef Chief

Name: Beef Chief
Address: 9440 S LAFAYETTE AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 58

9440 S LAFAYETTE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/6/2023

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #937 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 30% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 6, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

19x

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+54 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

3 inspections

9 high priority

7 intermediate

24 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT DOGS,POLISH,SLICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 High2 Med8 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

29/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED). MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:15 P.M. AFTER CITATION ARE WRITTEN.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)MANAGER PROVIDED SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES AT 3:36 P.M.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555712 5/12/22 NOT CORRECTED#54-STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med9 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

12/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 80.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED LUNCHEON MEAT 55.8F. .5LB CUT LETTUCE 70.5F. 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO 71.4F. .5LB SLICED GYROS MEAT 83.8F IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) APPX.6LBS. $25.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO AIR CONDITIONING WORKING ON PREMISES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 86.7F INSIDE OF BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−73 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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