Beat Kitchen
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Beat Kitchen has 17 inspections in the public record. Beat Kitchen was last inspected on May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER INSIDE THE CABINET
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90
Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 3, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND POST.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP INSIDE SODA POP NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FRONT BAR AND BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LARGE WALL VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH BUILDUP ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND BASE OF WALLS IN BAR AREAS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.
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74
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AND THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE LADIES BASEMENT WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 72.7F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 100 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING, REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN AND STORAGE COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO FOODS FOUND WITH ANY LABELS.FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED PASTA, POTATOES, CARAMELIZED ONION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-27-19 POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY LOCATED INSIDE A BINDER ALONG WITH THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN UNDER COOKED FOODS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER AND REFERRING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT NOTED POSTED ON THE MENU. MUST REMIND AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK IS BLOCKED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IE: GAS STOVE. APPROXIMATELY A 6 INCH OPENING BETWEEN THE GAS STOVE AND WALL TO ALLOW ACCESS TO STOVE. MUST REMOVE ANY COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW ADEQUATE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK OR RELOCATE THE SINK TO AN ACCESSIBLE AREA OF THE PREP/DISH ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE SANITATION LEVELS AT THE KITCHEN AND ALL BARS THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ALL DIRTY DISHES AND GLASSWARE MUST BE CLEANED AFTER USE. MUST NOT STORE DIRTY FOOD DISHES AND DIRTY BAR GLASSWARE FROM THE SERVICE OF THE DAY BEFORE AND HELD OVERNIGHT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS HANGING ABOVE THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGHOUT ALL KITCHEN COOLERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: observed Exposed utility lines and mechanicals above basement box freezers. Not smooth and easily cleanable ceiling above basement box freezers areas. Must install.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, ALL BARS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AT THE COOKS LINE, ALL PREP COOLERS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED RAW, CHIPPING BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREAS, AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR BEHIND THE BAR AT THE HAND WASHING STATION AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED, SEALED, COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR HOLES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROPER SANITIZER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY/PROPER SANITIZER ON PREMISES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER(S) FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER: FOUND VEGGIE PATTIES STACKED LAYER AFTER LAYER DIRECTLY ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER UNPROTECTED WITH FROST BUILDUP COVERING ALL PATTIES INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $150. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES AND TO DEFROST THE FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE DOOR FLAPS OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE SODA DISPENSER CLOSET OFF OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, DUST BUILD UP ON BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOERS, ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNDER RAILING AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES/WALL COVING ON THE RIGHT WALL AT THE BOTTOM AS YOU WALK-INTO THE MEN'S BASEMENT RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE REAR BAR SINK LOCATED IN THE MUSIC STAGE ROOM.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE AREAS FROM ABOVE EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,2ND FLOOR BAR,BACK ROOM BAR IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE BAR IN BACK ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BACK ROOM STAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Feb 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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86
Mar 28, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS OF INTERIOR PANEL AND ON THE PLASTIC TUBINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098239 DATED 4/10/12. #32- PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,PASTA SUGAR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR OF THE STAGE, IN THE MUSIC ROOM, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER ALL THE EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE BAR STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM AND REPAINT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE LADIES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.(NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS AND VENTILATION ABOVE THE DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT PIZZAR REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL FLOORS AT 2ND BAR AREA AT 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WEST WALL BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR REAR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPAIR SAME 3PART SINK FAUCET AND REPAINT/SEAL GREASE TRAP FOR SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 1, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED LID OF ICE MACHINE RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CHAR GRILL, FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL, FRYER, AND TABLE STORAGE UNDER THE GRILLS ALSO INTERIOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT, KITCHEN 1ST.FL., UNDER FRONT BAR, 2ND. FL.STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT COOLER/KEG COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.SOME CLUTTER IN 2ND.FL. STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beat Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beat Kitchen on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beat Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Beat Kitchen.
Has Beat Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beat Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beat Kitchen 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 Beat Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beat Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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