Blvd Chicago
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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The health department has logged 13 inspections at Blvd Chicago, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 148F INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F OR ABOVE IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR AND PATIO BARS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE MANAGER CHANGED THE EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZER FOR A FULL ONE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT OUTDOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. MUST HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD THEN MUST KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. OYSTERS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22, REPORT #2556710 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT KEPT IN BINDER. RECENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES, WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT...APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF DUCK ,10 LBS OF GRILLED PORK CHOPS, 30LBS OF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK, 12 LBS OF PEPPERED BACON, 51 LBS OF CHICKEN PARTS , 28 LBS OF MARINATED COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS AND 10 LBS OF LAMB CHOPS ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. NO INVOICES,REVIEW OF SUPPLIER NAMES, WERE PROVIDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE WHOM STATED FOOD ITEMS COME FROM SMALL FARM. UNABLE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTS OF SOURCE WHERE FOOD IS PROVIDED FROM. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED/MARINATED MEATS(SEE VIOLATION 11) ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL.ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME BY PERSON IN CHARGE THIS TIME ITEMS TOTAL $909.57. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT PRINTED WITHOUT ASTERISKING ON SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ADJUSTED UNIT DURING INSPECTION THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 37.5F.MUST RESUME USAGE.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB. MIXED GREENS 46.4F,.5LB ARUGULAR 46.3F,.25LB. ROMAINE LETTUCE 46.4F,10 OZ. CREAMED FETA CHEESE 46.9F,1.6 LBS. CESAR DRESSING 47.7F,13 OZ. SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES 47.2F,.5 OZ. CHOPPED EGG YOLKS 44.5F,7OZ. CHOPPED EGG WHITES 44.8F,6OZ. BOILED EGGS 45.2F,8.34OZ. CAPERS 45.1F,8.5OZ. TOMATOE FONDUE 46.4F,33- RAW SHELLED EGGS 44.9F,2.34LBS SEAFOOD SAUSAGE 45.1F,1.34LBS.BRANDADE 45.6F,5LBS. BLANCHED VEGETABLES 44.8F,1.34LBS.ROMOLAN 45.8F,2LBS. BURGER SAUCE 46.6F,6LBS. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 45.0F,1.25LBS.CARMALIZED ONIONS 46.4F,2LBS.PUREE CARROTS 46.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.29.8LBS.$98(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA,1ST FL. BAR AREA AND REAR 2ND FL. HALLWAY.ALSO EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/14/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE POTS ON DISH SHELVES AND DINING TABLE SILVERWARE AND GLASSES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF OVENS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FROM LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Jul 14, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 19, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK 2ND FLOOR WATER SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blvd Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blvd Chicago on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blvd Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blvd Chicago.
Has Blvd Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blvd Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blvd Chicago 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 Blvd Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blvd Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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