The Bellevue
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at The Bellevue stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Bellevue on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FUSION SINK ON 2ND FLOOR BAR, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT FUSION SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FUSION SINK ON 2ND FLOOR BAR, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT FUSION SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 18, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): BULK DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL LOCATED IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND STAIRWAY WHERE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Mar 11, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BATTERY FOR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SOILED WITH PINK SLIME, LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR LINEN STORAGE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL LOCATED IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LINENS (RAGS) ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH OYSETERS AND LEMONS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. LINENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND STAIRWAY WHERE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES UNDER THE SINGLE TOP GRILL LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SOILED WITH PINK SLIME, LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR LINEN STORAGE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL LOCATED IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LINENS (RAGS) ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH OYSETERS AND LEMONS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. LIENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS (TONGS) STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER NEAR GRILL ON 2ND FLOOR. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND STAIRWAY WHERE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES UNDER THE SINGLE TOP GRILL LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Apr 21, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bellevue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bellevue on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bellevue?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Bellevue.
Has The Bellevue's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Bellevue have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bellevue 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 The Bellevue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bellevue is inspected around four times per year on average.
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