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As of 2026-06-25, Berghoff'S failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Berghoff'S

FAIL

17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

Loop · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-06-25

Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FL. WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE SHOOT AND PANEL BELOW AND RUSTY SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS AND DRIPPI

priority violation

OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS (SEVERAL BOTTLES OF PERSONAL MEDICINES,FIRST AID SUPPLIES(PEROXIDE),ASPRINS(SEVERAL BOTTLES,ETC)STORED AMONGST SEASONINGS AND OTHER FOOD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND ON TOP SIDE OF BRE

core violation

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)

core violation

OBSERVED REAR DELIVERY DOOR WITH A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

core violation

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND OVEN ON 2ND FL. BAKERY AREA AND FOOD STORAGE,4TH FL. CRAWLING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,C

priority violation

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 4TH FL. BAKERY AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER# 7&10,WIC #9.

core violation

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,STORAGE SHELVES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,2ND FL. WIC #5 SHELVING UNITS,BREAD CARTS.

core violation

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.,2ND FL. LEAKY GASKET FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND 4TH FL. LEAKY PIPE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.

core violation

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

core violation

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER KETTLES ON 4TH FL.& MAIN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR FRYERS,2ND FL.WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES .

core violation

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.

core violation

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

2026-06-25FAIL

2025-07-31PASS

2025-06-12PASS

2025-06-04FAIL

2024-04-01CONDITIONAL

Berghoff'S health inspection FAQ

Has Berghoff'S passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Berghoff'S failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-06-25. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Berghoff'S have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 12 violations at Berghoff'S's most recent inspection on 2026-06-25, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Berghoff'S last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Berghoff'S was last inspected on 2026-06-25. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.