BECK'S.
2201 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF). MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROVIDED PROOF OF COMPLETION OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CLASS FROM 9/2024, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED THREE DOOR COOLER ON LEFT SIDE IN THE KITHCEN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
OBSERVED POTS, SHEETS, AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED SIDES OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOM.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE FROM DRINKS AND WATER UNDER AND NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.
SEP 162024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 142023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND MINI BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A PREP TABLE FOR THE POTATO SLICER AREA.
INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT SPLASH GUARDS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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JAN 222021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER/BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER AND ON FLOOR IN THE TOWEL AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR, NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO DETERMINE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE GLASSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES, WOOD ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
CEILING ABOVE BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE WHOLE BRICK WALL WITH OPENING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL BRICK AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL BY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST FINISH WALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 292017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS. MUST INSTALL MISSING WALL PANEL NEXT TO FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN SEATING AREAS AND IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTALL WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 122016FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRAY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE ICE MAKING COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
NOV 172015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS AND AROUND SEWAR LINE SO THAT IT PROTECTS FOOD RELATED PRODUCT AND IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN MOP ROOM. ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
OBSERVED LIGHT IN BASEMENT ABOVE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS NEEDS A LIGHT SHEILD.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING WATER. ELIMINATE WATER AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD IN A CLEAN CONDITION.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
MAY 22014PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE SINK AND ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GLUE WHITE MOLDING BASEBOARD ON THE WALL BASE BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM,
UNNECESSARY ITEM/ARTICLES BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
JUL 302013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
INTERIOR ICE BIN OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
UNUSED COOLER STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
OCT 212011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION A LIVE MOUSE IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TALL REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT ENTRANCE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON FRONT DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM FLOOR THOUGH OUT KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL TO EXPOSED EARTH MUST BE SEALED. ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE HOLE IN WALL MUST BE REMOVED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
FEB 262010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE FOR LIGHTS ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER.
FEB 172010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DURING RE-INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING PANS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY WITHOUT SANITIZER AND SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2-5-10 #154265 NOT CORRECTED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CHEST FREEZER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. FLOOR BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME. BOX FREEZER EMPTY AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS WASHROOM HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED INCLUDING WASHBOWL, TOILET, WALLS AND FLOOR. ESTABLISHMENT MAINTAINS A TAVERN LICENSE TYPE 1470 # 25099 WHICH REQUIRES TWO OPPOSITE SEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.BOTTOM RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING PLASTIC MUST REPAIR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZERS.
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.LEAK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE FOR KITCHEN TALL REACH IN COOLER.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
FEB 52010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-13-09 #154954 NOT CORRECTED. #32-CHEST FREEZER DOOR HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR, REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR OF BASEMENT OFFICE. #35-MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BELOW URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM. #38-VENTILATION FAN IN WOMANS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL, MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BOTTOM RIGHT OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING PLASTIC, MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. WALL AT MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN WALK IN COOLER, AT BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER, AT DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FROM UNPROTECTED LIGHT SOCKET IN MENS WASHROOM.
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. LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT, MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR TALL REACH IN COOLER.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ALL UNNECESSRY ARTCLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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