Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Ben'S Bar Be Cue
5931 W North Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Mar 25, 2026
23
Inspections on record
9
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 25, 2026
- #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN WINGS AT 121F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 3, 2015 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2015 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2014 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2012 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Ben'S Bar Be Cue — questions
- Did Ben'S Bar Be Cue pass its last health inspection?
- Ben'S Bar Be Cue at 5931 W North Ave was inspected on Mar 25, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Ben'S Bar Be Cue?
- The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAI
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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