What is Beck's's health inspection score?

Beck's has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beck's last inspected?

Beck's was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beck's have?

Beck's has 17 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beck's safe to eat at?

Beck's has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Beck's serve?

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

Official Health Record

Beck's

Name: Beck's
Address: 2201 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 79

2201 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #379 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 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.

Location

2201 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

3 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF). MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROVIDED PROOF OF COMPLETION OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CLASS FROM 9/2024, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THREE DOOR COOLER ON LEFT SIDE IN THE KITHCEN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED POTS, SHEETS, AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE FROM DRINKS AND WATER UNDER AND NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND MINI BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A PREP TABLE FOR THE POTATO SLICER AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT SPLASH GUARDS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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