The Bellemore — Bellemore
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2017, The Bellemore — Bellemore has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Bellemore — Bellemore on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT 2 ICE MACHINES AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE BEING STORED.MUST RELOCATE OR PROVIDE LIGHT AT STORAGE AREAS.
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90
Dec 31, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Prep cooler at pizza station not holding proper temperature, air temp at 64.5f where TCS food held. Instructed manager to maintain 41f or lower for all coolers. Priority violation 7-38-005, cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found the following TCS foods held at improper temperature in prep cooler. 5lbs of moist mozzarella cheese at 52.1f, 3 lbs of tomato marinara sauce at 54.2f and 6 lbs of cooked ground beef at 64.6f. Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $20. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Several food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep utensils in-use at a clean surface.
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Oct 16, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: MEAT BALLS W/ RED PASTA SAUCE AT 125.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE DISH AND BROGUHT THE TEMPERATURE UP TO 165 AND HOT HELD IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR CONTAINERS WET AND STACKED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT DISHES AFTER SANITIZING AND PROPERLY AIR DRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL (FOUNDATION) LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM(S) EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT) TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF SAUCE 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 QTS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THAT THE DUMPSTER COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND BOXES ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS DUE TO THE OVERFLOW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINER BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Oct 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE ON MENU TO IDENTIFY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIUOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT PIZZA STATION HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE, BLACK WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY ABOVE TO GO DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS. MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID AND DEBRIS IN SPACES BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR / GROUT TO MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 14, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (WOBBLING) LOOSE BASE OF FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTED.
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May 7, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, SHELLFISH, BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO LICENSE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Inadequate utensils sanitizing, found no sanitizer 0 ppm, at front bar low temp dish washing machine at final rinse. Machine was running on an empty sanitizer container and in use at time of inspection, with plastic container and bar utensils inside unit. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Critical citation issued. 7-38-030. By the end of inspection a new sanitizer container was placed and a proper concentration of 100 ppm obtained.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged bags of custom ice cubes, for public consumption, stored in front bar freezer with no dates or labels. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed chipped and peeling paint on stair case wall leading to basement area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in dry storage area on west wall in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to organize, remove necessary items, detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Oct 24, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING ON THE PATH FROM THE BASEMENT KITCHEN TO THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE PATH TO 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bellemore — Bellemore last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bellemore — Bellemore on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bellemore — Bellemore?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bellemore — Bellemore.
Has The Bellemore — Bellemore's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bellemore — Bellemore have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bellemore — Bellemore means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Bellemore — Bellemore inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bellemore — Bellemore is inspected around two times per year on average.
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