The Bellevue
1031 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026
The Bellevue was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some 2nd floor prep area coolers doors rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged coolers doors rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice inside ice machine voluntarily discarded.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 45.7 f and 50.0 f inside 2nd floor walk in cooler- beef, tomato soup, vodha sauce and aritchokes. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. Foods discarded weight- 164 lbs, valued at $420.00. However said walk in cooler ambient air temperature at 41.0 f.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 some 2nd floor prep area coolers doors rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged coolers doors rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the basement hall leading to walk-in and across utility sink. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed fusion sink on 2nd floor bar, chicago department of health does not accept fusion 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
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the basement hall leading to walk-in and across utility sink. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed fusion sink on 2nd floor bar, chicago department of health does not accept fusion 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
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the basement hall leading to walk-in and across utility sink. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at 1st floor bar handwashing sink used by food employees. Provide a clearly visible handwashing sign at each hand sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): bulk dry seasoning containers does not have a label located in stairway. Facility must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed plastic containers/cups used as a scoop for dry seasonings. Facility must replace with a scoop that has a handle.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed pans stored on the floor on 2nd stairway where dry storage foods located. Items must be at least 6 inches above the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at 1st floor bar handwashing sink used by food employees. Provide a clearly visible handwashing sign at each hand sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels in basement unisex employee washroom and no paper towels at second floor bar handwashing sink. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be provided at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site paper towels provided for said handwashing sinks before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine drip plate is soiled with pink slime, located on 1st floor near linen storage facility must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure statement to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk dry seasoning containers does not have a label located in stairway. Facility must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers/cups used as a scoop for dry seasonings. Facility must replace with a scoop that has a handle.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Linens (rags) are in direct contact with oyseters and lemons in main kitchen area. Linens may not be used in contact with foods.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed pans stored on the floor on 2nd stairway where dry storage foods located. Items must be at least 6 inches above the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes not working. Instructed manager to provide battery for irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observe no self closing device on unisex employee basement washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on unisex employee washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: All gender employee restroom in basement lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide at least one covered trash receptacle in restroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken tiles under the single top grill located on 2nd floor cookline. Facility must repair/replace and maintain with smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent surfaces
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food allergen certification not provided on site. All city/pending certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification and provide on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at 1st floor bar handwashing sink used by food employees. Provide a clearly visible handwashing sign at each hand sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine drip plate is soiled with pink slime, located on 1st floor near linen storage facility must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk dry seasoning containers does not have a label located in stairway. Facility must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers/cups used as a scoop for dry seasonings. Facility must replace with a scoop that has a handle.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Linens (rags) are in direct contact with oyseters and lemons in main kitchen area. Liens may not be used in contact with foods.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Utensils (tongs) stored in stagnant container of water near grill on 2nd floor. Store in-use utensils: 1) in the food with the handle up and out of the food item; 2) stored on a clean and sanitized sirface; 3) in running water; 4) in container of hot water maintained at or above 135f.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed pans stored on the floor on 2nd stairway where dry storage foods located. Items must be at least 6 inches above the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: All gender employee restroom in basement lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide at least one covered trash receptacle in restroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken tiles under the single top grill located on 2nd floor cookline. Facility must repair/replace and maintain with smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler certifications not provided on site. Facility must ensure all food employees obtain a valid food handler certification and provide on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food allergen certification not provided on site. All city/pending certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification and provide on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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