Brgrbelly
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Going back to 2013, Brgrbelly has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER GRILL, ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS.
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Dec 22, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GAS PIZZA OVEN IMPROPERLY EXHAUSTED. FOUND CEILING STAINED WITH EXHAUST SMOKE/FUMES. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR NOTIFY BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR EXHAUST APPROVAL LETTER.
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Nov 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BEER SERVING AREAS, TAP BEER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GAS PIZZA OVEN IMPROPERLY EXHAUSTED. FOUND CEILING STAINED WITH EXHAUST SMOKE/FUMES. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR NOTIFY BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR EXHAUST APPROVAL LETTER.
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Jun 4, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS/DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NOROVIRUS CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING NEXT TO COUNTER AREA LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A BARRIER (SWINGING DOOR) WHERE OPENING IS. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM FLOOR AT HOT LINE /FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN OVER FOOD PREP AREA AND HOT LINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THESE AREAS. CORE VIOLATION
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Feb 16, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER AT HOT LINE SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BUCKLING UP AT WEST SIDE OF HOT LINE HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOOR. FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR DIRTY AT WEST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INCLUDING PIPES BY KITCHEN HOOD IN PREP COOKING AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE REAR DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD REAR AREA CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND LIGHT DIM IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,
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Jul 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had grease build up, need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in rear storage room area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear storage area hallway had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Apr 16, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLICS VIEW.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLICS VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,LARGE OVEN,STOVE,SLICER,FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS--MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED CUTTING BOARDS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN MOP SINK ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found observed interior of ice machine, with black slime in water reservoir, sides, food contact surfaces, must clean, and sanitize thoroughly.
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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/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged containers in reach in cooler shall be replaced. Large mixer non food contact surfaces had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Front counter, and swinging door had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Must provided splah guard between exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen, pre area had missing grout, needs re-grouting,floor in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by 3 compartment sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling in rear storage room had peeling paint, ceiling by walk in cooler needs detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brgrbelly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brgrbelly on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brgrbelly?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Brgrbelly.
Has Brgrbelly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brgrbelly have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brgrbelly 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 Brgrbelly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brgrbelly is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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