North Avenue Beach House
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, North Avenue Beach House has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
North Avenue Beach House's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #738-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THEKITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALLS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES ON RACK WITH THE OVEN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:-HAND WASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR,SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE 2 COMPARMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE SODA MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OPENINGS TO THE LOWER EXIT DOORS (BLUE) ONE ON THE LOWER LEFT CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ONE AT THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR AT THE EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER AND THE WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE THE BEVERAGE WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING AND NON EQUIPMENT IN THE LOWER KITCHEN AND THE UPPER KITCHEN WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE TWO COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE LOWER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN LOWER AND UPPER KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE LOWER WALL IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FLATOP COOKING EQUIPMENT JUST BEYOND THE BLUE METAL SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS ON BOTH LEVELS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND FILTERS, ALSO RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS OF THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN BOTH AREAS.
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT 2ND FLOOR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CLOGGED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BEING STORED BEHIND NORTH END BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (EXCEPT FOR HOT DOG CART) FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS IN VINYL TARPS COVERING NORTH END OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BAR IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS AND PESTS.
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Aug 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING MACARONI AND CHEESE ON SPEED RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THAW FOOD.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELLOW AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE ICE MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE,CHEESE , BEEF PATTIES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AND IN THE PREP COOLER (2ND FLOOR KITCHEN)DURING THE INSPECTION; 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F-52 F, 50 LBS OF CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 77F- 50F. 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 49 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION .7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING MACARONI AND CHEESE ON SPEED RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THAW FOOD.
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Jul 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR HAND SINK, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR SINK BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED, CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AT HAND SINK AT NORTH BAR, ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND COOK LINE AREAS, DURING FOOD PREPARATION, ON 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15- A OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS OVERFLOWING/ACCUMULATED WITH TRASH AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE HARBORAGE/ATTRACTION OF RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER DEVICE IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BURGER STATION ON 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED
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May 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON COOKING STOVES ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF BOTH 2DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED AT BURGER STATIONS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.INSTRUCTED TO DRY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL CHUTE AT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A DETACHED WALL COUVING ON THE 2ND FLOOR BURGER STATION AREA ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ICE CREAM STATION HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR.ALSO FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA HAND SINK.ALSO FOUND LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO HAND SINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RESTROOM(RIGHT HAND SIDE)HAND SINKS ON BOTH ENDS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS, BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER ABOVE STATED AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS NEXT TO COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AT 1ST FLR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN 1ST FLR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 REACH-IN-COOLERS ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
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May 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLS FROM THE ICE CREAM SERVICE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVE BY THE STOVE AT THE FIRST FLOOR CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGING AT A DESIGNATED AREA AND PROPERLY STORED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE ON THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAT OR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BETWEEN SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE SIDE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND POP SYRUP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 2nd FL DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANELS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Avenue Beach House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Avenue Beach House on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Avenue Beach House?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at North Avenue Beach House.
Has North Avenue Beach House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at North Avenue Beach House have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at North Avenue Beach House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is North Avenue Beach House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, North Avenue Beach House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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