NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE
1501 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL, 60610
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 4, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE NORTH END BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL SOUTH END, WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SHAVE OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEER COOLER ON THE SOUTH END IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST AND OR GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE NORTH END BAR AREA...THE SOUTH END BAR AREA...THE THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SOUTH END BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...THE NORTH END BAR AREA...THE SOUTH END BAR AREA...THE FIRST FLOOR AREA UNDER AT THE STOVE TOP COOKING AREA AND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ISSUES.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE SOUTH END ABOVE THE SERVING LINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.