Beatrix
671 N ST CLAIR ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2404472
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 14, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BAR FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.5 F AND 45.0 F INSIDE PANTRY REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN AND COLESLAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 11 LBS, VALUED AT $12.00. SAID PANTRY REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVEDIN DISH AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED COMBO SINK WITH THE DUMP SINK ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN BARISTA STATION. CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT COMBO SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVEDIN DISH AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 30, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 30, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WHERE A LEAKY PIPE IS SEEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE BAR AREA ON THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN FFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND /OR DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WHERE A LEAKY PIPE IS SEEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing thermometer in several coolers and hot holding cabinet instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No irreversible thermometer no heat strips on site for high temp dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Upper panel of ice maker not clean, noted mold like substance starting to form, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
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May 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed Hand wash sink at coffee/bar station, found 3 brushes glass scrubber placed in hand wash sink, instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any utensils. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Food containers ( fresh cheese ) not labeled in walk-in cooler, also spry bottle in main kitchen with no label. instructed to label and maintain.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Scoop stored in standing water at runners station, instructed to keep under running water.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
loose fine wires food strainer, instructed not to use any utensils that's in disrepair.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Condensation noted in walk-in cooler cooling lines where insulation is damaged. instructed to repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO MARKET AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND LIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON VENT IN FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN HOLDER AT COFFEE STATION NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSULATION FOR COLD LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 3, 2019 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF SEVERAL SEALED BAGS OF FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE PACKAGED ON SITE USING COOK CHILL SPECIAL PROCESS ACCORDING TO CHEF. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN, NO VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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Severity not stated
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 24, 2018 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 16, 2018 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUSTY PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER POOLING UNDER ICE MAKER AT REAR,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STAGNET WATER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAMILY TOILET ROOM NOT VENTED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE PLANTS IN FOOD PREP/ DISPLAY AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 6, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.1F DATED YESTERDAY 5/5/16 AND 4 CARTONS OF EGGS OUT ON THE FOOD LINE AT 66.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF WORTH APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME AND PREVENT FUTURE FRUIT FLY HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 17, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL RAW WOOD AROUND SALAD BAR, HOT BAR, AND PREPARED FOOD BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE FORM OF LADDERS, CARTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.