Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Batter & Berries LLC

Name: Batter & Berries LLC
Address: 2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

2748 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Canvass

Dec 15, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND SOAP WAS REPLENISHED DURING INSPECTION.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACINE. MUST 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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION IN CORNER BY COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST 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

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS IN BATHROOM AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, 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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 7, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ALL ICE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SOUTH STORAGE RACK

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS IN BATHROOM AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, 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

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2593297 CONDUCTED ON 4/23/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (47) NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE (49) NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (55)NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (55)NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. 07/12/2024 (56)NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

4-202.18/NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12/ NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

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

4-601.11/ NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11/ NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13/NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11/NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT 48.0 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11/ NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

4-202.18/NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12/ NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

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

4-601.11/ NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13/NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 12, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

9 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS CHEESE 52.2 F, RAW CHICKEN 68.2, COOKED CHICKEN 65.7 AND LEAFY VEGETABLES 51.8. APPROX. 35 LBS VALUED AT $161 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT 51.0 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOLDING LARGE POTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SERVER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source