Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Beggar's Pizza

310 S Clinton St

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Beggar's Pizza last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jan 18, 2024 to Jan 22, 2026.
Has Beggar's Pizza ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 22, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARD ABOVE DIPPER WELL IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SCREW AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 18, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

Knives in-use wedged between 2 coolers at front service line, instructed to keep utensils on a clean surface.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

Using disposable cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dust build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source