Beatrix
155 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 13, 2026
Beatrix was last inspected on April 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 13, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of ice hopper at the bar area to be soield with dried food debris. No ice in hopper/not in-use at time of inspection. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surface of ice hoppers, bins, and machines at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dried food debris and other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink at the warewashing areas and other food preparation areas with fixture sealing to wall in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink wall seal/caulking and maintain all plumbing fixtures properly sealed to adjacent walls and other physical facilities to prevent seepage or spillage behind fixtures.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces (interior cavity) of coffee cooler to be soiled with dried food debris and dried liquid spills. Instructed to clean interior nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dried food debris, dried liquid spills, and other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Weak pressure at Prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide under city pressure.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed internal temperature of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the walk-in cooler to be improper: veggie tortilla soup 48.2f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 4 gal of product worth $15.46 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb in the produce walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.