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Benjyehuda

145 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
Other
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Benjyehuda appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: Observed dish washer washing utensil in a 3-comp sink with sanitizer solution compound far exceeds 400ppm that is allowed. Instructed manager to Have a concentration as specified as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions ( 150-400ppm) included in the labeling, Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Reusing food containers from received foods as a multi-use container. Instructed to use durable washable food containers for multi-use.
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82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE LAMB, CHICKEN, RICE WERE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, RYAN MELTZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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90
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COOLING, NOTED CHICKEN STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 90F, ALSO NOTED BEEF AT 75F. THE MANAGER STATES THAT THE MEAT IS COOLING. FOUND NO COOLING TIMES OR TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F - 70F AND WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 135F TO 41 F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 40 LBS OF CHICKEN AND 15 LBS OF BEEF WERE DISCARDED AT THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
58
82
Jun 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 23, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIELLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPROX 2-LBS OF GYRO MEAT RANGING FROM 48.0F TO 49.0F. FOOD REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED APPROX COST $ 10.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATIRES.
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90
Apr 21, 2017
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjyehuda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjyehuda on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjyehuda?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Benjyehuda.

Has Benjyehuda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjyehuda have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benjyehuda 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 Benjyehuda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benjyehuda is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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