BOEUFHAUS.

Chicago Health Dept

1012 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL. AND BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

DEC 18

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM WRAPPED AROUND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM.

JUN 7

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550115 DATED 2/23/2022: #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 23

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTEED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

JUL 8

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A PREP COOLER ON MAIN HOT LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENO DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMES TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (STEAK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AND WATER DAMAGED INTO CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 6

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

OCT 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VARIOUS MEATS AND CHEESES VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 635# OF FOOD WORTH $6402. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

SEP 15

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

OCT 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 27

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND COMINGLED FRESH SHELLFISH(100 EACH MISTY POINT OYSTER AND 120EACH KUSSHI OYSTERS)IN ONE WHITE CONTAINER ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MISTY POINT OYSTER HARVEST DATE:9-23-26,HARVEST LOCATION:ASSATEAGUE CHANNEL VA.(COO:USA), KUSSHI OYSTERS HARVEST DATE:9-24-16,HARVEST LOCATION:14-8-DEEPBAY,BC(CLF#1407063).SHELLFISH TAGS WERE STORED WITH PRODUCTS. BAGS CONTAINING SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY(NOT COMINGLED). PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.220EACH,VALUE 244 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-15,REPORT#1454111 #32-SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. TODAY 9-27-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

AUG 13

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.

JUL 15

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

JUN 26

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment not maintaining logbook with required documents and last service invoice dated 07-20-2011. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company and provide logbook with all required ducuments. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Ligh bulb not shielded or covered inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside display cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

JAN 28

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

SEP 27

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLES,BEHIND DELI COUNTER ETC.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK ROOM.

SEP 27

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL DRY BULK FOODS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORFE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLE UNITS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN,BEHIND REAR BAR ETC.

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