Berghoff's
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Berghoff's has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Berghoff's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-65.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, QUINOA SALAD(56.8F),PORK(51.3F), TUNA(49.3F),PORK SAUSAGE(45.3F),SLICED AVOCADO(47.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(53.8F), POTATOES(65.5F) DICED TOMATOES(56.3F), CORN(55.6F), CHICKEN(46.9F) AND BEANS(51.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $180 WEIGHING 25LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Apr 1, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER SERVICES MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF AT 77F - 86F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER STATES BEEF IS COOLLING AND HAS BEEN COOLING FOR OVER 2HRS. INSTRUCTED TO CHILL TCS FOODS FROM 135F-70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND CHILL FROM 135F - 41F FOR A TOTAL OF 6 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE A COOLING CHART TO MONISTOR COOLING.PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A TRAY INSIDE OF THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE HAND WASHING SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN. MANAGER REMOVED ITEM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE ICE MACHINE ICE SLOT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED A ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE AND SCOOPS BEING STORED IN DRESSING IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KITCHENWARE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICETEA AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA,COOKED PORK.) IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER GOT ONE FROM ANOTHER FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AND TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Jun 14, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FURTHEST FROM BAR ENTRANCE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED, SAID DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100PPM.LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS AT 50 - 100 PPM. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE CLOSEST TO BAR IS AT 100 PPM . Tg removed PPRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 2ND AND 4TH FLOOR WITHOUT RUNNING RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES INADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSES AT 0 PPM LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100PPM.LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS AT 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER HEATER SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 2ND AND 4TH FLOOR WITHOUT RUNNING RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 1, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT BAKERY PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD IN BAKERY STATION NOT LAELED, FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR.... INSTRUCTED LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KITS AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY + ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AND A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 50 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES BY THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER DINING AREA, ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES BY THE POTATO PEELER MACHINE AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AND A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND PONDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE PONDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN, THE 3RD FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE 4TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-comp sink missing stoppers to hold the water at first fl kitchen, using plastic wrapper to hold water, instructed to provide sink stoppers.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Spray bottles not labeled in 4th fl kitchen, instructed to label and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: condensation noted at walk-in cooler ceiling at pastries station, instructed to eliminate.
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Feb 23, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR BINS), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SHEET TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION AT PIZZA STATION PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING A FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, STANDING WATER UNDER STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Berghoff's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Berghoff's on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Berghoff's?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Berghoff's.
Has Berghoff's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Berghoff's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Berghoff'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 Berghoff's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Berghoff's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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