MATILDA AND CLANDESTINO LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

535 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2026
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Other
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.

JUN 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 29
2025
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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).

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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