APR 17
2026
PASS · 0 violations
BRGRBELLY.
Chicago Health Dept
5739 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
52
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 16
2025
PASS 1 violation
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.
SEP 20
2024
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 20
2023
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS.
DEC 22
2022
PASS 1 violation
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.
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NOV 25
2022
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
JUN 4
2021
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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.
DEC 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUN 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
FEB 16
2018
PASS 2 violations
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.
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
JUN 29
2017
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
MAR 22
2016
PASS 3 violations
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,
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,
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,
JUL 1
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 2
2014
PASS 4 violations
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 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired.
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).
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, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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.
APR 16
2014
PASS 1 violation
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLICS VIEW.
FEB 6
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLICS VIEW.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 14
2013
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 5
2013
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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 had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Front counter, and swinging door had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Must provided splah guard between exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken/damaged light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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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