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Chicago Health Dept

812-816 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING: DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM LISTED SINKS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. TAGGED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CEASE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ADEQUATELY PERMITS SWEEPING AND MOPPING BENEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DUNNAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED POTABLE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT AREA SMALL WATER LINE (DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL WATER LINE TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

SEP 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE 1ST FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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