What is MR Beef ON Harlem's health inspection score?

MR Beef ON Harlem has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MR Beef ON Harlem last inspected?

MR Beef ON Harlem was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MR Beef ON Harlem have?

MR Beef ON Harlem has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MR Beef ON Harlem safe to eat at?

Yes, MR Beef ON Harlem has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

MR Beef ON Harlem

Name: MR Beef ON Harlem
Address: 3917 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 91

3917 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

3917 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.

Base deductions−34 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED BY PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−16 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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