Did Berghoff'S pass its last health inspection?

Berghoff'S at 17 W Adams St was inspected on Jul 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Berghoff'S?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Berghoff'S

17 W Adams St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 7, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 7, 2026

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : 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.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : 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.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : 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.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : 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 .
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 7, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2025	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2024	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗

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.

Other inspected places in 60603

Cantina On Madison69 E Madison St Prasino33 S Wabash Ave The Marq60 W Adams St Momento Cantina44 S Wabash Ave J & J Fish26 E Adams St Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant111 W Adams St

Berghoff'S — questions

Did Berghoff'S pass its last health inspection?: Berghoff'S at 17 W Adams St was inspected on Jul 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Berghoff'S?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)
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.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60603