Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park

10210 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE POTATO FRY CUTTER WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTIALTION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: HOOD VENT SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 15, 2023

License

4 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR PRE/DISHWASHING AREA, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN FRONT PREP AREA, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS, GROUT, AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR IN ALL AREAS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GRILL INSIDE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park.

Has Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park 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 Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surf's up Brverly/Morgan Park is inspected around two times per year on average.

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