BEATRIX

671 N ST CLAIR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. ComplaintMay 14, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BAR FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.
2. ComplaintJan 7, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.5 F AND 45.0 F INSIDE PANTRY REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN AND COLESLAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 11 LBS, VALUED AT $12.00. SAID PANTRY REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 21, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVEDIN DISH AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassMar 13, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED COMBO SINK WITH THE DUMP SINK ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN BARISTA STATION. CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT COMBO SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVEDIN DISH AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. Short Form ComplaintSep 30, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Short Form ComplaintJul 30, 2024

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 11, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WHERE A LEAKY PIPE IS SEEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
8. CanvassJul 2, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE BAR AREA ON THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN FFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND /OR DEBRIS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WHERE A LEAKY PIPE IS SEEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
9. CanvassOct 11, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • Missing thermometer in several coolers and hot holding cabinet instructed to provide.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • No irreversible thermometer no heat strips on site for high temp dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • Upper panel of ice maker not clean, noted mold like substance starting to form, instructed to clean and maintain.
10. CanvassMay 17, 2022

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Obstructed Hand wash sink at coffee/bar station, found 3 brushes glass scrubber placed in hand wash sink, instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any utensils. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Food containers ( fresh cheese ) not labeled in walk-in cooler, also spry bottle in main kitchen with no label. instructed to label and maintain.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • Scoop stored in standing water at runners station, instructed to keep under running water.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • loose fine wires food strainer, instructed not to use any utensils that's in disrepair.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • Condensation noted in walk-in cooler cooling lines where insulation is damaged. instructed to repair and maintain.
11. CanvassMay 3, 2021

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO MARKET AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND LIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON VENT IN FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
12. CanvassJan 24, 2020

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • SODA GUN HOLDER AT COFFEE STATION NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSULATION FOR COLD LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
13. Suspected Food PoisoningApr 3, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF SEVERAL SEALED BAGS OF FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE PACKAGED ON SITE USING COOK CHILL SPECIAL PROCESS ACCORDING TO CHEF. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN, NO VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR DESCRIPTION.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE.
14. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionJul 24, 2018

    0 infractions

15. Suspected Food PoisoningJul 16, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
16. CanvassApr 5, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DUSTY PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • WATER POOLING UNDER ICE MAKER AT REAR,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STAGNET WATER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAMILY TOILET ROOM NOT VENTED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE PLANTS IN FOOD PREP/ DISPLAY AREAS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
17. ComplaintMay 6, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.1F DATED YESTERDAY 5/5/16 AND 4 CARTONS OF EGGS OUT ON THE FOOD LINE AT 66.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF WORTH APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-38-005A
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME AND PREVENT FUTURE FRUIT FLY HARBORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
18. LicenseSep 17, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL RAW WOOD AROUND SALAD BAR, HOT BAR, AND PREPARED FOOD BAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE FORM OF LADDERS, CARTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.