What is MR Beef's health inspection score?

MR Beef has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MR Beef last inspected?

MR Beef was last inspected on April 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MR Beef have?

MR Beef has 28 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MR Beef safe to eat at?

MR Beef has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does MR Beef serve?

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

Official Health Record

MR Beef

Name: MR Beef
Address: 666 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 84

666 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•Old Town

Ranked #159 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 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

666 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUSTING CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE MEAT SLICING PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE GOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SENT COPY VIA-EMAIL TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. FACILITY MUST DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF). PERSON IN CHARGE VERIFIED WHEN MEAT WAS COOKED AND DATE MARKED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSAERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Recent Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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