Matilda And Clandestino
535 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3011041
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 29, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AT 2 PREP SINKS LOCATED IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR USE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUD DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2618573 DATED 6/4/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 4, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR BAR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18--OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 29, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.OBSERVED THE HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE NOT PROVIDING HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE (ACCESSIBLE) FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED (2) LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT BAR MALFUNCTIONING/NOT CONNECTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BOTH SAID DISHWASHING MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHWASHING MACHINES ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND DISHRACK SPRAYER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BOTH BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR BAR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED BRICK TILE WALLS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED PILED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.