Beatrix

155 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

American

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Beatrix has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Beatrix is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE HOPPER AT THE BAR AREA TO BE SOIELD WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. NO ICE IN HOPPER/NOT IN-USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE HOPPERS, BINS, AND MACHINES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE WAREWASHING AREAS AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH FIXTURE SEALING TO WALL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK WALL SEAL/CAULKING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES PROPERLY SEALED TO ADJACENT WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO PREVENT SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE BEHIND FIXTURES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF COFFEE COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DRIED LIQUID SPILLS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Weak pressure at Prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide under city pressure.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Slow drainage at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: VEGGIE TORTILLA SOUP 48.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 GAL OF PRODUCT WORTH $15.46 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 17, 2022

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beatrix last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beatrix on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beatrix?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beatrix.

Has Beatrix's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beatrix have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.

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