Beck's
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Beck's, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 2, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF). MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROVIDED PROOF OF COMPLETION OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CLASS FROM 9/2024, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DOOR COOLER ON LEFT SIDE IN THE KITHCEN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS, SHEETS, AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE FROM DRINKS AND WATER UNDER AND NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 16, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Feb 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND MINI BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A PREP TABLE FOR THE POTATO SLICER AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT SPLASH GUARDS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 22, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER/BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER AND ON FLOOR IN THE TOWEL AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR, NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO DETERMINE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE GLASSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES, WOOD ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE WHOLE BRICK WALL WITH OPENING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL BRICK AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL BY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST FINISH WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS. MUST INSTALL MISSING WALL PANEL NEXT TO FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN SEATING AREAS AND IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTALL WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRAY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE ICE MAKING COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS AND AROUND SEWAR LINE SO THAT IT PROTECTS FOOD RELATED PRODUCT AND IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN MOP ROOM. ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN BASEMENT ABOVE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS NEEDS A LIGHT SHEILD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING WATER. ELIMINATE WATER AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD IN A CLEAN CONDITION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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May 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE SINK AND ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GLUE WHITE MOLDING BASEBOARD ON THE WALL BASE BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEM/ARTICLES BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOLER STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION A LIVE MOUSE IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TALL REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT ENTRANCE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON FRONT DOOR.
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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. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM FLOOR THOUGH OUT KITCHEN.
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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. LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL TO EXPOSED EARTH MUST BE SEALED. ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE HOLE IN WALL MUST BE REMOVED.
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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. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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Feb 26, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE FOR LIGHTS ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER.
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Feb 17, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DURING RE-INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING PANS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY WITHOUT SANITIZER AND SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2-5-10 #154265 NOT CORRECTED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CHEST FREEZER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. FLOOR BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME. BOX FREEZER EMPTY AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS WASHROOM HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED INCLUDING WASHBOWL, TOILET, WALLS AND FLOOR. ESTABLISHMENT MAINTAINS A TAVERN LICENSE TYPE 1470 # 25099 WHICH REQUIRES TWO OPPOSITE SEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.BOTTOM RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING PLASTIC MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZERS.
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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.LEAK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE FOR KITCHEN TALL REACH IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Feb 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-13-09 #154954 NOT CORRECTED. #32-CHEST FREEZER DOOR HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR, REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR OF BASEMENT OFFICE. #35-MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BELOW URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM. #38-VENTILATION FAN IN WOMANS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL, MUST REPAIR.
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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. BOTTOM RIGHT OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING PLASTIC, MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. WALL AT MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN WALK IN COOLER, AT BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER, AT DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FROM UNPROTECTED LIGHT SOCKET IN MENS WASHROOM.
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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. LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT, MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR TALL REACH IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ALL UNNECESSRY ARTCLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beck's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beck's on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beck's?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Beck's.
Has Beck's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beck's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beck's 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 Beck's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beck's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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