Chicago
50
YOUR CALL

Beat Kitchen'S Bar Sol

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
50/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-06
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
50/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-06)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2023, 2022)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-10-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

2025-09-24 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 45 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS COOKED SWEET POATOTES AND 1/ 4 GALLON OF HOUSEMADE RANCH ($20) PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER REMOVED FROM FACILITY PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 88 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

2024-08-02 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DEAD VARIOUS OUTDOOR INSECTS IN UPSTAIRS SEATING AREA ALONG EXTERIOR WINDOWSILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS AND CLEAN SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION AND DECOMPOSITION AND...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CENTRAL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE REMOVED FROM ITS HINGES AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SPRAY NOZZLE AND HOSE USED AT LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA SPRAY HOSE FAUCET TO BE TRADITIONAL GARDEN HOSE AND OUTDOOR SPRAYER, AND NOT DESIGNED TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARDEN HOSE AND NOZZLE WITH MODEL THAT IS DESIGNED FOR ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND OUTDOOR WINDOW NEAR SERVER PREP STATION TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-07-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hot or cold Running water at the outside bar hand wash sink where ice and mixed drinks are prepared and served. Instructed manager to provide good working hand wash sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at the inside bar, using the sink as a dump sink with food strainer and food debris in the basin. Instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly traps installed above food prep tables, instructed to install away from open food items.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, orange film starting to build up on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Missing light shield at kitchen's ceiling light fixture. instructed to install and maintain.

2022-06-28 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-05-19 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand wash sink at 1st floor main kitchen. instructed to install.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Missing a disclaimer on menu for under cooked food items and foot note, instructed to provide.

critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

No hot water provided, hot water heater not installed yet. Instructed to provide adequate hot water to sinks and dish machines.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

No service sink installed, instructed to install with mop hangers

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

1st floor kitchen tiles in poor repair , missing grout, instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

inadequate lighting in several walk-in coolers and freezers, instructed to install.

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