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Beard & Belly

Restaurant

6155-6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Andersonville

Apr 29, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Live flying insects found throughout bar area; pest control needed immediately.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 20 live small flying insects observed on bar walls and behind the bar counter—pest control service required to eliminate infestation.
  • Food prep employee lacked required food handler training certificate.
  • Floor and walls of food prep area under 3-compartment sink and behind bar need cleaning.
  • Excessive clutter and unused items in basement storage creating pest harborage conditions; items must be removed.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE LINE PREP COOLER.

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Inspection History

Beard & Belly has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 6, 2026.

May 6, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Apr 29, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
May 20, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations