Beard & Belly/Honey Pie
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
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Score
Beard & Belly/Honey Pie has been inspected seven times since 2020. The most recent visit was on May 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Beard & Belly/Honey Pie is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS ON METAL STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE VENTS OF PIE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT CASHIER/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND AND ON WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS
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May 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE PILED CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT AND ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT WITH ITEMS THAT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LARGE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.-----BLACKENED AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----LARGE OPEN WALL IN THE BASEMENT HALL, HOLE IN WALL FROM PLUMBING INSTALLATION OF WATER LINE TO THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST SEAL ALL.----MISSONG FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ARE. MUST REPLACE COVER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.----INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ONE DOOR MEAT FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINGS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION IMPROPERLY SET-UP IN AT THE DINING AREA/ HALL WAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST RELOCATE REFRIGERATION OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE DEVICE TO PROTECT THE EQUIPMENT OR MOVE TO A MORE PROTECTED AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED DISHES STORED UNDERNEATH NON PORTABLE PIPES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE THE DRY DISHES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED ROUGH FLOORS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED COOKED PORK AND BEEF SLOWLY REHEATED IN A HOT WATER BATH ON THE STOVE TOP. PORK WAS NOTED AT 119.6F, 121.6F, BEEF AT 116.9F, AND 62.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING OF TCS FOODS TO BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165 F, THEN HELD HOT AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE ON THE STEAM TABLE. CHEESE SAUCE AT 91.4F, GRAVY AT 102.6F, AND CHILI AT 94.8F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 135.F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A WORKSHOP WITH A WORKBENCH, TOOLS, SAWDUST, AND DIRT LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE WORKSHOP AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TALL TWO-DOOR REACH-IN KITCHEN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE MOTORIZED SCOOTERS INSIDE THE DINING ROOM.----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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May 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND FPREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-10-2020 INSPECTION #2365461. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE IN BAKERY AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREA IN BAKERY. MUST INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL MENTIONED.
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Mar 10, 2020
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, KITCHEN PREP AND BAKERY AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREA IN BAKERY. MUST INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE IN BAKERY AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beard & Belly/Honey Pie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beard & Belly/Honey Pie on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beard & Belly/Honey Pie?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Beard & Belly/Honey Pie.
Has Beard & Belly/Honey Pie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beard & Belly/Honey Pie have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beard & Belly/Honey Pie 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 Beard & Belly/Honey Pie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beard & Belly/Honey Pie is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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