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BE FITNESS NUTRITION

3505 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BE FITNESS NUTRITION has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 27, 2018. The most recent inspection, on February 24, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 4, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on December 27, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 14, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM/FURNACE CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED SMALL REFRIGERATOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587247 DATED:12/20/2023 #51--4-301.16: **C** Sink Used for Food Preparation INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/21/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING; ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED .
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES, EMPLOYEE MULTITASKING AND TOUCHING SURFACES WITH BARE HANDS AND PUTTING GLOVES ON AND START PREPARING FOOD WITH OUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED .
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMERY REPORT FROM 1/15/2019 #2252540 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET SANITIZING TEST STRIPS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES (DUMPSTER).INSTRUCTED TO GET OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

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