APR 11
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BANDIT.
EAT. 80/100
841-843 W RANDOLPH FL · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 11, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF STEAK AT 50.2F, 3LBS OF PASTA AT 49.8F, AND 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 16 LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 52F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN THE SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 192024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 66.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 55.8F, 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.1F, AND 5 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 20 LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
"OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 112023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE BASE COVING, IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11--OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES, POTS AND PANS AND NAPKINS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST COVER OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11-- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
SEP 282022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2022
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED BURGERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.8F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS ARE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. COLE SLAW FOUND AT 47.1F, GUACOMOLE FOUND AT 48.7F AND EGGS FOUND AT 45.6F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 44.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BAR NOT FULLY ENCLOSED. OBSERVED NO WALLS INSTALLED ALONG DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALLS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING ALL AROUND THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. During non-operating hours and periods of inclement weather, the food preparation equipment, including equipment used for dispensing, shall be protected from contamination in a method approved by CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES, POTS AND PANS AND NAPKINS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST COVER OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
JUN 172021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S AND UNISEX FAMILY WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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