Bandol
100 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60603 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2850757
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN ONE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $20 AND WEIGHING 5LBS. OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY AND JUNE 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-49.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MILK(46.9-49.1F) AND HALF N HALF((48.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT 20 WEIGHING 36LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA STATION AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 136F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 155F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK TO THE LEFT OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK TO THE LEFT OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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May 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNER OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE AND ORGANZIE THE AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 30, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF WAIT STAFF REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENT FANS ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING OF VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404-13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583655 DATED 10/19/23; 25 - 3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE MENU SUCH AS, SHRIMP COCKTAIL, CRAB LOUIE, LOBSTER ITEMS, SCALLOPS, SEAFOOD OMELETTE, AND PAELLA A LA VALENCIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS BEEF AND SALMON THAT CAN BE ADDED TO SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THESE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION I
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Severity not stated
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Oct 19, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF A TOP LOADER PREP COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52, ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 62F , ABOUT 1 LB OF ANCHOVY AT 51F, AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE MENU SUCH AS, SHRIMP COCKTAIL, CRAB LOUIE, LOBSTER ITEMS, SCALLOPS, SEAFOOD OMELETTE, AND PAELLA A LA VALENCIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS BEEF AND SALMON THAT CAN BE ADDED TO SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THESE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT A AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DRINK PREP AREA, AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE BSMT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE BAR AREA, COFFEE PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT FOOD BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT AND PEPPER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ABOUT 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 13, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT ALL BARS AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 50F - 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). SERVICE AGREEMENT AND ILLINOIS LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL PROVIDED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN NOT HOLDING WATER WHEN BUILT IN STOPPER IS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE CAULKING OF THE FOLLOWING SINKS: BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK,1 ST FLOOR HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, AND BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR AND IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER#1 IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.