Chicago
82
EAT

Brgrbelly

5739 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
82/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-16
Pass Rate
76%
2 failures
Score
82/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-16
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2013)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-04-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER GRILL, ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-20 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-10-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS.

2022-12-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GAS PIZZA OVEN IMPROPERLY EXHAUSTED. FOUND CEILING STAINED WITH EXHAUST SMOKE/FUMES. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR NOTIFY BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR EXHAUST APPROVAL LETTER.

2022-11-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BEER SERVING AREAS, TAP BEER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GAS PIZZA OVEN IMPROPERLY EXHAUSTED. FOUND CEILING STAINED WITH EXHAUST SMOKE/FUMES. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR NOTIFY BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR EXHAUST APPROVAL LETTER.

2021-06-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS/DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

2020-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NOROVIRUS CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OPENING NEXT TO COUNTER AREA LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A BARRIER (SWINGING DOOR) WHERE OPENING IS. CORE VIOLATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM FLOOR AT HOT LINE /FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES. CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN OVER FOOD PREP AREA AND HOT LINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THESE AREAS. CORE VIOLATION

2018-02-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER AT HOT LINE SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BUCKLING UP AT WEST SIDE OF HOT LINE HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOOR. FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR DIRTY AT WEST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

2017-06-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INCLUDING PIPES BY KITCHEN HOOD IN PREP COOKING AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE REAR DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

2016-03-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHIELD REAR AREA CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND LIGHT DIM IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,

2015-07-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-10-02 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around 3 co...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had grease build up, need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in rear storage room area under shelving/racks not clean, nee...

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in rear storage area hallway had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

2014-04-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLICS VIEW.

2014-02-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLICS VIEW.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,LARGE OVEN,STOVE,SLICER,FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS--MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED CUTTING BOARDS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN MOP SINK ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2013-02-14 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-02-05 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

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

Found observed interior of ice machine, with black slime in water reservoir, sides, food contact surfaces, must clean, and sanitize thoroughly.

critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged containers in reach in cooler shall be replaced. Large mixer non food contact surfaces h...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen, pre area had missing grout, needs re-grouting,floor in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Wall by 3 compartment sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling in rear storage room had peeling paint, ceiling by walk in cooler needs detailed cleaning.

minor Facility Condition

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

Broken/damaged light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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