188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
The LoopTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Black slimy buildup in ice machine was dripping directly onto ice served to customers.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF BIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Randolph Tavern has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 14, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.