Beograd Cafe and Restaurant

2933-2939 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Beograd Cafe and Restaurant has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE STOREFRONT AREA STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR CAFE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT GASKETS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR ICE MACHINE) IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET ASSEMBLY LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS TO BE INSUFFICIENT, LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THESE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 14, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMET DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 41.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: HAM AT 48.9F, SALAMI AT 47.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F CANADIAN HAM AT 49.3F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED 2 POTS OF BEEF SOUP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.5 F-51.8 F) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVENS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,WASHROOMS).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN HOT SERVICE PREP AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.COS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN BREAST AT 126.7F AND CABBAGE STEW AT 125.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1& 1/2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Nov 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.
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Nov 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2456390 ON 11-6-20. #37- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS..#55--MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.
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Nov 6, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, SOUP, SLICED HAM, SHREDDED CHEESE THROUGHOUT REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. SOME WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2373895 ON 6-17-20 NOT CORRECTED. #6-OBSERVED A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE TABLE FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TABLE AND CHAIRS. EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE MEALS IN THE DINING ROOM. #37- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK.#41- ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.#49- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-PEELING SURFACE.#51- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR LOCATED ON THE WALL WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.#55--MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR YOGURT MAKING ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE AMOUNTS OF YOGURT MADE AND SOLD ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT C.D.P.H TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE APPROVAL OR USE COMMERCIALLY PURCHASED YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL BY C.D.P.H. FOR YOGURT MAKING ON PREMISES OR USE COMMERCIALLY PURCHASED YOGURT UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WASHING DIRTY GLOVED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SOILED GLOVES AND USE NEW, CLEAN GLOVES AS NEEDED. MUST NOT REUSE SOILED GLOVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN MARBLE PREP TABLE BASE AND LEGS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION NOTED THE BARTENDER NOT PROPERLY WEARING HER FACE MASK. MASK WAS AROUND HER NECK. NOTED WHEN THE KITCHEN DOOR WAS OPENED BY A WAITER AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION, NONE OF THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING MASKS. A CUSTOMER WAS NOTED WEARING THEIR MASK OVER THEIR CHIN WHILE SHOPPING AND DURING THE INSPECTION NOTED A CUSTOMER ENTER THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE OUTDOOR SEATING AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM NOT WEARING A MASK. MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Jun 17, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED SOUP AND COOKED CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW, ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED, WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT LABELED. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUP, COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SLICED ASSORTED DELI MEATS INSIDE A PREP COOLER AND PREPARED CHEESE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE LABEL ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CAN OF "RAID" BRAND ANT & ROACH INSECTICIDE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. MUST NOT USE FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. INSECTICIDE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR YOGURT MAKING ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL BY C.D.P.H. FOR YOGURT MAKING ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE TABLE FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TABLE AND CHAIRS. EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE MEALS IN THE DINING ROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN FOOD STORAGE CABINET IN THE BAKERY PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING, BROKEN WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-PEELING SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR LOCATED ON THE WALL WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN HOLES, MISSING DAMAGED CERAMIC COVING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: RAW WOOD BACK SPLASH OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RAW WOOD PLATFORM SHELVING UNDER THE BULK ONION STORAGE AND PLATFORM UNDER THE WHITE, TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. RAW WOOD WALL MOUNT FOR THE WATER DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR.-----WALL AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH DRYWALL. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PAINT GALLONS STORED NOTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PASTRY DISPLAY PREP AREA. HYDROLIC OIL GALLONS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FLOOR STAND MIXERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, 66.0 F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT 100.0 F OR ABOVE AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES REMOVED ABOVE BAKER PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHICH ARE TIGHT FITTED ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREAS.
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82
May 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BULID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY EAST WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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86
Sep 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED, COOKED AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CAFE SIDE OF THE STORE AND IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.ALSO MUST LABEL 3 GLASS CONTAINERS AT THE BAR AREA HOLDING GROUND POWDER MIXES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSHER FOR THE WATER BOTTLES AT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, BEAS, SUGAR. FOUND A SMALL CONTAINER WITHOUT A HANDLE BEING USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HAND RAIL AT THE STAIRCASE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS NOT TO BE HANGING OF THE WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CORNER ENTRANCE OF THE WALL AT THE CAFE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND WITHOUT ANY OPENINGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE BREADMAKING AREA, THE KITCHEN AND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY HAVE WATER PIPE LEAK INTO A FLOOR PLAN OR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA. MUST HAVE NEW BAKING OVEN IN THE ROOM BEFORE THE BREAD MAKING AREA PROPERLY VENTED.THE OVEN ACROSS THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FACILITY HAS ADDED A NEW HOT HOLDING PREP AREA IN THE GROCERY SIDE (NOT IN USE) WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AREA, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR RETAIL COOLER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE GROCERY SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beograd Cafe and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beograd Cafe and Restaurant on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beograd Cafe and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Beograd Cafe and Restaurant.

Has Beograd Cafe and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beograd Cafe and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beograd Cafe and Restaurant 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 Beograd Cafe and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beograd Cafe and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.