Did Beggar'S Pizza pass its last health inspection?

Beggar'S Pizza at 10314 S Halsted St was inspected on Nov 21, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Beggar'S Pizza?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Beggar'S Pizza

10314 S Halsted St, Chicago 60628 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 21, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 21, 2024

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 29, 2021	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 19, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 12, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 6, 2020	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 17, 2020	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 20, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 14, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 11, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 24, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 17, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 21, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 14, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 13, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 6, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 10, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 15, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 10, 2012	Short Form Fire-Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 27, 2012	Short Form Fire-Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 5, 2012	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 4, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 9, 2010	SFP	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Beggar'S Pizza — questions

Did Beggar'S Pizza pass its last health inspection?: Beggar'S Pizza at 10314 S Halsted St was inspected on Nov 21, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Beggar'S Pizza?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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