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BEEFBELLY
540 W MADISON ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60661
Health Inspection: violations
Official health department data. Inspected 2018-04-05; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2018-04-05), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2018-04-05: Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
- Not Critical: CHI-3 — POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in reach in cooler at Burger Belly station: 102.2f, 2.5lbs of cooked ground chorizo, at a value of $8.00 Manager stated total weight of 2.5.lbs at approximately value of $8.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
- Not Critical: CHI-21 — * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of chicago certified manager, nor original certificates posted on site during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods; liquid eggs, ham, chopped tomatoes, etc., were being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious Violation 7-38-012
- Not Critical: CHI-30 — FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-packaged bakery items offered for sale not properly dated or donuts, cakes, muffins etc., instructed on proper labeling.
- Not Critical: CHI-34 — FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed food and debris under and around prep tables in burger belly prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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