Beggars Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
78
Score
Beggars Pizza has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 15 times.
Beggars Pizza's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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78
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVD MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND STORE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON DUCT EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PRPE AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
May 10, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL AT MOPSINK,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND SCREWS AT WALL HANGING WIRE SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS ,PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS,PREP COOLERS & FREEZER ,WHEEL BASES, ROLLING CARTS.DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SALAD DRESSING PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
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67
May 2, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE FOR SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER WENT OUT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2564334 9/26/22 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.12 OBSERVED DARK SEEM IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#47- 4-402.12 OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHEVLING THATS EASY TO MONITOR AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH.#53- 6-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.#55- 6-501.11 FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL ON UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE ROLLING CART INTO FLOOR DRAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN OVERHEAD WIRE RACK SHELVING UNIT ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SURFACES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SALAD DRESSING PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS ,PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS,PREP COOLERS & FREEZER ,WHEEL BASES, ROLLING CARTS.DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL AT MOPSINK,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND SCREWS AT WALL HANGING WIRE SHELVING UNITS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE OVEN ON CART UNDERNEATH A VENTILATION HOOD IF IT'S 75KW'S OR MORE.
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33
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHEVLING THATS EASY TO MONITOR AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK SEEM IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA, VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.
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82
Oct 25, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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95
Jun 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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95
Jun 21, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (MARINARA, CHICKEN, AND CHEESE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE THE SALAD DRESSING IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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70
Sep 30, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND SURROUNDING AROUND DEEP FRYING STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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95
Jan 29, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE FOOD HANDLERS SERVE PIZZA SLICES. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY INFORMED TO INSTALL DURING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 2/19/19. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE RULE AND CITY STANDARDS FOR HANDSINK INSTALLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD NOR TO-GO MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN DURING INSPECTION TO USE AS AN EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPARE PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM AND STORE IN DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID TO BULK STORAGE CONTAINER FOR CORNMEAL. FACILITY HAS CARDBOARD IN PLACE OF THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND REPLACE LIDS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, PESTS, AND OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PRINT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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67
Feb 27, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND PROPER DISPOSABLE GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMERS COUNTER PIZZA SLICE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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50
Feb 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SAID PREP COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 32 LBS OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; 2 LBS OF ANCHOVIES AT 57F, 10 LBS OF RICOTTA CHEESE AT 48F, 5 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 51F, AND 15 LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND PROPER DISPOSABLE GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMERS COUNTER PIZZA SLICE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND 2 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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35
Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COUNTER,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR STOVE,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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90
Aug 11, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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95
Apr 15, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS
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95
Oct 9, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND 25 PACKS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FISH WHICH WERE PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT REGULATORY APPROVAL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GRANTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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95
Feb 3, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP & FRONT SERVICE LINE AREAS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER AND CUTTING BOARD CONNECTED TO AND SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, ALL PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODS AND STACK ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS, DOORS, AND DOOR FRAMES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALL CORNER EDGING BY OFFICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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78
Jan 28, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN NOT CLEAN IN WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN.
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95
Jun 26, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN REAR WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING
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May 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
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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.OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN REAR WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING
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Dec 22, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPACKAGE SLICE CAKES-SELL BY DATE/FIFO,IN COOLER.
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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. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM AGANIST CORNER WALLS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beggars Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beggars Pizza on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beggars Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Beggars Pizza.
Has Beggars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beggars Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beggars Pizza 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 Beggars Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beggars Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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