CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Black Beetle Bar & Grill during an inspection on 08/07/2025.
Located in the heart of West Town, Black Beetle Bar & Grill operates from a prominent location at 2532 W Chicago Avenue Chicago Illinois, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. 25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercook..." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Under current regulations, Black Beetle Bar & Grill faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| Inspection ID | 2621904 |
| DBA Name | BLACK BEETLE BAR & GRILL |
| AKA Name | THE BEETLE BAR & GRILL |
| License # | 59230 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 2532 W CHICAGO AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60622 |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED) | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MANAGER STATES THAT THEY HAVE FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE CONSUMED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.OBSERVED NO REMINDER ASTERISKING THE FOOD ITEMS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP MUST BE REMOVED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER |
| ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & BAR AREA. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments | OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Latitude | 41.8958135921171 |
| Longitude | -87.6906839416219 |
| Location | (41.8958135921171 |
This inspection was conducted on August 7, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
