Hq Beercade Ii

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

HQ BEERCADE II, located at 213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL, underwent its most recent inspection on January 26, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 16 recorded inspections, HQ BEERCADE II has predominantly received low-risk classifications.

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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
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Aug 24, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Apr 6, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 9, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
May 29, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
May 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 6, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Feb 11, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Nov 21, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 26, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPING AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT AND DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. LIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF A GENERAL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)