Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Across the available record, Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS DATED 11/5/25 IN 4-PANS IN SIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 48LBS. COOKED SHORT RIBS OF BEEF RANGING FROM 48.6F-59.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.48LBS. $600.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT DATES FOR WHEN LAST SOLD OR SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP/BAR & DINING AREAS.ALSO. APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING /PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS WITH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING & DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Dec 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED TO ALL AND SINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN ALL BAR AREAS AND IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 8, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN A WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BARS WITHOUT INDICATION OF BEING FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-SAFE SERVING VESSELS ON SITE AT TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK, RAW OYSTER ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN FRONT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECETACLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Oct 5, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DISHWASHER DRAIN PIPE PLACED ON FLOOR HORIZONTALLY NOT ALLOWING PROPER CLEANING UNDER DISHWASHER, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Aug 22, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSED AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARKING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 86.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PREMISES HAS FOUR WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSED AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE AND BEHIND THE BARS NOT SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE (EXPOSED BRICK,BEAMS AND RAW WOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE ALL BARS AND SEAL WALLS BEHIND THE BARS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik.
Has Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik 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 Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beatnik & Goodfunk — Beatkik is inspected around two times per year on average.
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