Beatrix Market
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Beatrix Market 10 times, with records going back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT EASILY CLEANABLE: SOILED PLASTIC TAPE USED TO JOIN DISCHARGE PIPES AT THE COFFEE AREA FLOOR DRAIN, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO JOIN PIPES BENEATH THE DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND PLASTIC AND REPLACE WITH FIXTURES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Packaged food labels missing content weight, Instructed to provide.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth in-use placed on cutting board, instructed to keep in sani bucket
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Brooms stored too close to open food. Instructed to keep away.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CONTAINER OF ORZO RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 55.4F LOCATED IN A WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 1/2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5.75 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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May 31, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (QUINOA, BULGAR WHEAT, CHICKEN, AND COUS COUS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 51F LOCATED AT SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. FACILITY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HADLER TASTE FOOD WITH GLOVES ON, FOOD HANDLER THEN PROCCEDDED TO GRAB A CLEAN FOOD BIN, WIPED HANDS ON APRON AND THEN HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER TASTING FOOD AND WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE RACKS LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME WHEN TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED BLACK WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF A BLACK, PINK AND YELLOW UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE: 3 COMPARTMENTSINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 20, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 15, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION (NO PAPER TOWELS). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIME AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT ( PUDDING, PARFAIT, BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRING SPRAYER HOSE REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR (HOSE AS HOLE WATER LEAKING OUT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES . APPROX 2 PANS/ APPROX 8-LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F, 53.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST $ 40.00- CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF. NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES,. MAMAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING AND FLOOR AREAS UNDER BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADQUATE 54" WALL NOT PROTECTING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HEIGHT OF THE WALL TO AT LEAST 60" AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beatrix Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beatrix Market on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beatrix Market?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beatrix Market.
Has Beatrix Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beatrix Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beatrix Market 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 Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beatrix Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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