Chicago
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BEAT

Mad

1140 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
22/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-05
Pass Rate
54%
4 failures
Score
22/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-05)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
2025-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE AGAINST THE WALL ABOVE THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

2025-10-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 154F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MOLD-LIKE GROWTH AND BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR DESCRIBED TO THE CUSTOMERS AND NO ASTERISK DESIGNATING IT AS BEING ABLE TO BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE AN ASTERISK NEXT TO ALL RAW OR UND...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND FLYING AROUND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2604634 ON 10/15/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAI...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 10/15/24. MANAGEMENT HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 8/26/24. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VI...

2024-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

2024-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

2024-08-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACOS, STEAKS, ENCHILADAS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX....

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCT...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

2023-07-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE 1-DOOR TRUE FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2023-06-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR OR BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE 1-DOOR TRUE FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2022-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-04-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND INSULATE OPENING AROUND WALL DUCT IN SAID ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM CLOSES TO DINING AREA ON MAIN LEVEL. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

2017-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND IN BASEMENT AREA CHIPPING, SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND WALL AREA LEADING DOWNSTAIRS CHIPPING NOT A SMOOTH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DIPPER WELL FOR SOFT SERVE DESSERT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

2017-03-15 Fail Canvass
6
serious Other

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 03/18/2016, REPORT #1734435, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 BAR DRIP TRAY DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO HAND SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND IN BASEMENT AREA CHIPPING, SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND WALL AREA LEADING DOWNSTAIRS CHIPPING NOT A SMOOTH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DIPPER WELL FOR SOFT SERVE DESSERT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

2016-03-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FREEZER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BAR DRIP TRAY DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.

2015-12-22 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST FINISH INSTALLING CEILINGS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON EACH COFFEE MACHINE,THE SODA DISPENSER AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR WALK IN COOLERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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