Pass

Beard & Belly/Honey Pie

6155-6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 6, 2026

Beard & Belly/Honey Pie was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

May 6, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the bottom shelf of the prep table behind the line prep cooler.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor and walls of the food prep area under the 3-compartment sink and behind the bar.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove the excessive clutter and unused items in the basement storage areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed to provide a food handler training certificate for all food handling employees.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed live small flying insects behind the corner of the bar. Observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls of the bar area beneath the counter. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the bottom shelf of the prep table behind the line prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and walls of the food prep area under the 3-compartment sink and behind the bar.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove the excessive clutter and unused items in the basement storage areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed to provide a food handler training certificate for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and bowls on metal storage rack in kitchen not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive ice buildup on the vents of pie display cooler in front cashier/service area. Instructed to remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on floor behind and on wheels of cooking equipment and deep fryers. Instructed manager to clean floors under cooking equipment and along walls

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty exterior of bulk food containers in the kitchen and basement dry food storage.----interior of the basement one door meat freezer with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaks under the kitchen three compartment sink and the bar 4 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive piled cardboard boxes in the basement and all stored items throughout several areas of the basement with items that must be elevated and organized and all unnecessary items removed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the kitchen one compartment sink and deep fryer with excessive grease.floor in the basement large walk-in cooler with spillage. Must clean and maintain all.----damaged cracked floor tiles on the cooks line. Must replace.-----blackened and moldy wall caulking at the kitchen three compartment sink. Must replace.----large open wall in the basement hall, hole in wall from plumbing installation of water line to the soda dispensing system. Must seal all.----missong floor drain cover in the basement area where the walk-in coolers are. Must replace cover.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signs at all hand wash sinks. Instructed to have hand wash sings at all hand wash sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing lids at the food storage container at the basement food storage area. Instructed to provide proper covers.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted 2 door refrigeration improperly set-up in at the dining area/ hall way leading to the kitchen. Must relocate refrigeration or provide a protective device to protect the equipment or move to a more protected area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dishes stored underneath non portable pipes at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed to remove or relocate the dry dishes.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the bottom pipe of the 3 compartment sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the employee bathroom door at the basement food dry storage area not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing device at the door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted holes and opening on wall at the basement food dry storage. Also noted rough floors at the same. Instructed to seal all holes and openings where ever needed to prevent entry places for pest. Must also regrout the floor and make them smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food wasn’t reheated properly for hot holding.

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted cooked pork and beef slowly reheated in a hot water bath on the stove top. Pork was noted at 119.6f, 121.6f, beef at 116.9f, and 62.6f. All foods discarded. Reviewed proper reheating of tcs foods to be rapidly reheated to 165 f, then held hot at a minimum of 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 19)

      Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at improper hot holding temperature on the steam table. Cheese sauce at 91.4f, gravy at 102.6f, and chili at 94.8f. Reviewed proper hot holding temperature of a minimum of 135.f. All foods discarded. Priority violation. See the above violation #19 for citation.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a workshop with a workbench, tools, sawdust, and dirt located directly next to the entrance of the basement walk-in cooler. Must remove or provide an effective barrier between the workshop area and the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following equipment was noted dirty with excessive food debris: interior and exterior of the oven. Interior and exterior of the tall two-door reach-in kitchen freezer. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not store motorized scooters inside the dining room.----all unnecessary items stored throughout the basement in various storage areas must be removed, and all other needed items must be stored elevated and organized to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Backsplash wall at the kitchen hand washing sink in poor repair with peeling/damaged plaster. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.-----dirty floor drain under the kitchen three-compartment sink.----floors throughout the basement with grease, dirt, and debris. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site during inspection. Instructed to provide verification of each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found fprevious core violations not corrected from report dated 3-10-2020 inspection #2365461. Violation 51.observed no visible back flow preventer device on water line at coffee machine in bakery area. Must provide. Violation 51.observed no dump sink at coffee station area in bakery. Must install one compartment sink. Violation 58.observed no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed to provide allergen training for employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate. Priority foundation. No cittion issued.7-42-090. Must correct all mentioned.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site during inspection. Instructed to provide verification of each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand washing sinks in bar, kitchen prep and bakery areas. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on water line at coffee machine in bakery area. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no dump sink at coffee station area in bakery. Must install one compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed to provide allergen training for employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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