Pass

Bereket

333 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 24, 2026

Bereket was last inspected on February 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several cold-holding units missing internal ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 dead cockroaches on the floor surrounding pest control traps beneath shelves in the rear storage area (behind walk-in cooler). Instructed to remove dead insects and clean affected area(s) and monitor pest control areas to prevent decomposition and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single-service articles (scrub pads, soap containers, disposable paper towels) stored in the employee washroom elevated shelves. Instructed to relocate single-service articles and store single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as restrooms and maintain.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food employee washing and sanitizing equipment without distinct water rinse between washing and sanitizing at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to use distinct water rinse between washing and sanitizing steps during warewashing to ensure abrasives and chemicals are removed or diluted between steps and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at the main cook line (sides of frying and oven equipment) to be soiled with grease and dried food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease, dried food debris, and other soils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the employee washroom area to be in poor repair, but functional; handwashing sink loose from wall with loose drainage connection. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink and drainage plumbing connection and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers with no labels.(rice,flour,etc.)must provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide in warmest part.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on wall next to large dough mixer at rear prep area, Instructed to remove paint and install a durable wall coverings.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking fan/vent in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the rear above the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile panels.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/dust buildup on the women toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2564695 conducted on 10/03/2022: observed no food allergen training for food manager. Must provide certificates of completion on-site and maintain records. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at the start time of inspection while beef, chicken, and rice were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, yasar demir, arrived on site approx halfway through inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food prep sink directly next to 3 comp sink scrape area. Found no barrier between prep sink and 3 comp sink scrape area. Instructed manager to provide splash guard to prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.