What is Beat Kitchen's health inspection score?

Beat Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beat Kitchen last inspected?

Beat Kitchen was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beat Kitchen have?

Beat Kitchen has 14 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beat Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Beat Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Beat Kitchen

Name: Beat Kitchen
Address: 2100 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 90

2100 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #115 of 559 in North Center

Stable

8 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Dec 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

May 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER INSIDE THE CABINET

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND POST.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP INSIDE SODA POP NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FRONT BAR AND BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LARGE WALL VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH BUILDUP ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND BASE OF WALLS IN BAR AREAS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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