What is Beggar's Pizza's health inspection score?

Beggar's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beggar's Pizza last inspected?

Beggar's Pizza was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beggar's Pizza have?

Beggar's Pizza has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beggar's Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Beggar's Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Beggar's Pizza serve?

Beggar's Pizza serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Beggar's Pizza

Name: Beggar's Pizza
Address: 310 S Clinton ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 96

310 S Clinton ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•West Loop

Ranked #109 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

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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310 S Clinton ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARD ABOVE DIPPER WELL IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SCREW AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Knives in-use wedged between 2 coolers at front service line, instructed to keep utensils on a clean surface.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using disposable cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dust build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION TIME WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med1 Basic

5 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANF WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.

Base deductions−37 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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