AUG 21
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BANDOL.
BEAT. 38/100
100 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
AUG 132025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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
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.
MAY 212024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
JAN 302024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF WAIT STAFF REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
OCT 302023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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OCT 262023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 ISSUED 7-42-090.
OCT 192023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ABOUT 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
JUN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT ALL BARS AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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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