What is The Bellevue's health inspection score?

The Bellevue has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Bellevue last inspected?

The Bellevue was last inspected on April 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Bellevue have?

The Bellevue has 35 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Bellevue safe to eat at?

The Bellevue has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Bellevue

Name: The Bellevue
Address: 1031 N RUSH ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 82

1031 N RUSH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Ranked #303 of 705 in Streeterville

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 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

+14 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

1031 N RUSH ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FUSION SINK ON 2ND FLOOR BAR, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT FUSION SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FUSION SINK ON 2ND FLOOR BAR, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT FUSION SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): BULK DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL LOCATED IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND STAIRWAY WHERE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med8 Basic

13 total

44/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SOILED WITH PINK SLIME, LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR LINEN STORAGE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL LOCATED IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
LINENS (RAGS) ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH OYSETERS AND LEMONS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. LINENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND STAIRWAY WHERE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BATTERY FOR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVE NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES UNDER THE SINGLE TOP GRILL LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−56 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SOILED WITH PINK SLIME, LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR LINEN STORAGE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL LOCATED IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
LINENS (RAGS) ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH OYSETERS AND LEMONS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. LIENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
UTENSILS (TONGS) STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER NEAR GRILL ON 2ND FLOOR. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND STAIRWAY WHERE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES UNDER THE SINGLE TOP GRILL LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−41 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionCleanPass

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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