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Beard & Belly

Restaurant

6155-6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Andersonville

May 6, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Employee working without required food handler training certificate.

Key Findings

  • A food handling employee was observed working without a required food handler training certificate.
  • Bottom shelf of the prep table behind the line prep cooler needs cleaning.
  • Floor and walls under the 3-compartment sink and behind the bar require cleaning.
  • Excessive clutter and unused items in basement storage areas need to be removed to prevent pest problems.

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

4-602.13 CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE LINE PREP COOLER.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE BAR.

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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Apr 29, 2026Fail

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