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Boeufhaus

1012 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

51cited violations
1serious tier
18inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1094341
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025170
2024110
2023110
2022120
2020150
20191100
2018110
2017230
2016221
2015140
2013260
2011120
2010270

Inspections

  1. Aug 18, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Aug 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL. AND BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  3. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM WRAPPED AROUND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM.

  4. Jun 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550115 DATED 2/23/2022: #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Feb 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTEED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

  6. Jul 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED 2 LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A PREP COOLER ON MAIN HOT LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Mar 20, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENO DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMES TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (STEAK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS AND WATER DAMAGED INTO CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Jun 6, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  9. Oct 24, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VARIOUS MEATS AND CHEESES VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 635# OF FOOD WORTH $6402. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

  10. Sep 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

  11. Oct 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Sep 27, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      FOUND COMINGLED FRESH SHELLFISH(100 EACH MISTY POINT OYSTER AND 120EACH KUSSHI OYSTERS)IN ONE WHITE CONTAINER ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MISTY POINT OYSTER HARVEST DATE:9-23-26,HARVEST LOCATION:ASSATEAGUE CHANNEL VA.(COO:USA), KUSSHI OYSTERS HARVEST DATE:9-24-16,HARVEST LOCATION:14-8-DEEPBAY,BC(CLF#1407063).SHELLFISH TAGS WERE STORED WITH PRODUCTS. BAGS CONTAINING SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY(NOT COMINGLED). PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.220EACH,VALUE 244 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-15,REPORT#1454111 #32-SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. TODAY 9-27-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

  13. Aug 13, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.

  14. Jul 15, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  15. Jun 26, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment not maintaining logbook with required documents and last service invoice dated 07-20-2011. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company and provide logbook with all required ducuments. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Ligh bulb not shielded or covered inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside display cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

  16. Jan 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

  17. Sep 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLES,BEHIND DELI COUNTER ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK ROOM.

  18. Sep 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL DRY BULK FOODS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORFE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLE UNITS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN,BEHIND REAR BAR ETC.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.