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BOEUFHAUS

1012 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BOEUFHAUS has been inspected 27 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 27, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 18, 2026, found no infractions.

11 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 August 21, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2025. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2025. For example: REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

  • 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 March 20, 2019. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

27 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL. AND BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ALUMINUM WRAPPED AROUND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550115 DATED 2/23/2022: #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTEED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
  10. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED 2 LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A PREP COOLER ON MAIN HOT LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MENO DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMES TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (STEAK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AND WATER DAMAGED INTO CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  15. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
  16. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VARIOUS MEATS AND CHEESES VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 635# OF FOOD WORTH $6402. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
  18. Canvass

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • FOUND COMINGLED FRESH SHELLFISH(100 EACH MISTY POINT OYSTER AND 120EACH KUSSHI OYSTERS)IN ONE WHITE CONTAINER ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MISTY POINT OYSTER HARVEST DATE:9-23-26,HARVEST LOCATION:ASSATEAGUE CHANNEL VA.(COO:USA), KUSSHI OYSTERS HARVEST DATE:9-24-16,HARVEST LOCATION:14-8-DEEPBAY,BC(CLF#1407063).SHELLFISH TAGS WERE STORED WITH PRODUCTS. BAGS CONTAINING SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY(NOT COMINGLED). PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.220EACH,VALUE 244 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-15,REPORT#1454111 #32-SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. TODAY 9-27-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
  21. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
  22. Canvass

    0 infractions

  23. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
  24. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment not maintaining logbook with required documents and last service invoice dated 07-20-2011. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company and provide logbook with all required ducuments. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Ligh bulb not shielded or covered inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside display cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
  25. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
  26. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLES,BEHIND DELI COUNTER ETC.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK ROOM.
  27. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL DRY BULK FOODS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORFE USE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLE UNITS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN,BEHIND REAR BAR ETC.

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