CHICAGO, IL - Beyond Green Partners received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/13/2025.
The facility operates from 1640 W HUBBARD ST in West Town, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
The third violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,WASH MACHINE,HAND WASHING SINK,3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/13/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON BOXES, WALLS,EXTERIOR SIDES OF WALK IN COOLER IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS, MEN'S TOILET ROOM.3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED); IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP HANDLES INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST STORE PROPERLY.; UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND DUST PANS.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,WASH MACHINE,HAND WASHING SINK,3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMEMT SINK AND BEHIND WASHING MACHINE..
Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.
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