Chicago
38
BEAT

Bandol

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-21
Pass Rate
44%
3 failures
Score
38/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-21)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2023, 2023)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 15×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

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.

2025-08-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Chemical Safety

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 SHELLSTOC...

serious Food Temperature

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...

minor Food Temperature

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...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

serious Food Temperature

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 TEMPERA...

serious Employee Hygiene

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.

2024-05-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

serious Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

2024-01-30 Pass Complaint
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF WAIT STAFF REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

2023-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2023-10-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Pest Activity

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...

2023-10-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

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.

serious Food Temperature

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 ANCHO...

serious Other

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 DISCL...

minor Food Temperature

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. P...

critical Pest Activity

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 ...

minor Other

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2022-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

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 EQUI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

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 CONTAINER...

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ABOUT 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

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.

2022-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT ALL BARS AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

serious Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Other

50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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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