Beatrix
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Beatrix stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Beatrix on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASHINGMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSSIVE DIRT,GRIME BUILD-UP AND CEILING TILES IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A)---OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASHINGMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSSIVE DIRT,GRIME BUILD-UP AND CEILING TILES IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINKS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE MEN/WOMEN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (84.1F-87.0F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: NEXT TO THE REAR PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPERTOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASHINGMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSSIVE DIRT,GRIME BUILD-UP AND CEILING TILES IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B):OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD EGG WHITES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $15 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED TOWELS USED AS LINER AT BASE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS FROM BASE OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT BAR, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ON DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE
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Oct 23, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.0F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT ADJUSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104.2F AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AFTER ADJUSTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS USED AS LINER AT BASE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS FROM BASE OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT BAR, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ON DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE.
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May 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE GRILL, GRILLED ONIONS AT 109.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEM. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED GRILLED ONIONS AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. APPROX. 2 LBS. VALUED APPROX. $5.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING IN THE GRILL AREA CENTRAL DRAWER COOLER, ROASTED TOMATOES AT 52.1F, CREAM CHEESE AT 50.0F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. APPROX. 3 LBS. VALUED APPROX. $15.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF UTILITY SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER OF SAUCE IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER COOLING WHILE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SEVERAL ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER OBSERVED COOKED RICE 50.3F, TURKEY 51.8F, CREAM SAUCE 57.3F, COOKED MASHROOMS 58.3F, AND CHEESE 56.6F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.1F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE COOLER BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE BIRDS FLYING BETWEEN DINING ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BIRDS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF LIVE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED MENU AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PANTRY PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY FOOD BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. FOUND BROKEN GLASS, TRASH, AND DIRT UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN ABOVE CLEAN DISH STORAGE NEAR THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE, SQUARE SHAPED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN LINE AND ANOTHER CUTTING BOARD AT POTATO PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO POTATO PREP STATION AND ACROSS FROM DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 8, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU MISSING A DISCLAIMER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO FOOTNOTE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOLING LINE IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATING , INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONDENSATION
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES AT BAR CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERTURES OF TCF FOODS IN COOLERS. APPROX 8-LBS OF HUMMUS IN PREP COOLER AT 66.F,AND APPROX 5-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT 52.F,54.F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 35.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11- OBSERVED WAITER USING BARE HANDS TO ADD GARNISHES TO CUSTOMERS PLATE AND (CHEF) EMPLOYEE HANDLING PHONE PUTTING INSIDE HIS POCKET AND NOT WASHING HANDS,USING BARE HANDS TO ADD RTE FOOD (CILANTRO), ON FOOD ITEM TO CUSTOMERS PLATE PRIOR TO SERVING TO CUSTOMERS,. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HANDS IS ALLOWED WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, ( GARNISHES). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND TO WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSIL, TONGS, ETC. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROX 1/4 LB OF CILANTRO AT COST APPROX $ 3.00-COS PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(A)PERSON IN CHARGE DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO EMPLOYYE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(A) (B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH APPROX 2 INCH BEARD IN PREP LINE HANDLING CUSTOMERS FOOD PLATES ADDING GARNISHES,CONDIMENTS,ETC WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT TO PREVENT HAIR FROM CONTACTING FOOD,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED( NEED RE-GROUTING) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR, FRONT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A)OBSERVED UNSEALED CONCRETE WALLS IN ENTRANCE WALL OF PREP AREA WHERE WAITER DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL AND OPENINGS ( HOLES) IN WALL AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS( SUGAR, FLOUR...)NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS HOLDER NOT CLEAN, CLOGGED DRAINAGE AND DIRT INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING/ HIDDEN THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN THE WARMEST PART EASY TO VIEW LOCATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS ON COOKING LINE AND IN SMALL REACH IN COOLERS. ALTHOUGHT TEMPERATURE LOGS ARE TAKEN AN INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 29, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE CEILING OF THE STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAYISH, SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON THE END OF A PIPE DISCHARGING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST LABEL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE BLAST CHILL. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF BLAST CHILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO LOWER LEVEL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS ONLY REACHING 148F -150F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO HAVE A 180F FINAL RINSE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MANAGER CALLED THE TECHNICIAN TO HAVE A SERVICE OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN CAME AND THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS NOW 185F.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. (SPLASH GUARD TOO SHORT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP FOODS WHILE WASHING HANDS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETR ON ALL PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER UTENSILS USED, FOUND GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW BOTTLE NECK USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR WATER/ FRESH JUICES STORAGE AND SERVICE, NO BOTTLE WASHER IN SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING OR OBTAIN PROPER BOTTLE WASHER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VERNT ABOV DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ON INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTREUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL FAN AND COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE A WAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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May 23, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beatrix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beatrix on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beatrix?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Beatrix.
Has Beatrix's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beatrix have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beatrix 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 Beatrix inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beatrix is inspected around two times per year on average.
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