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Randolph Tavern

Bar

188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Apr 15, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Conditional

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Black slimy buildup in ice machine was dripping directly onto ice served to customers.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine contained excessive black slimy buildup on interior parts that was contaminating the ice bin. Machine was shut down and must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
  • No certified food manager was on duty during food preparation and service of items like brisket, pork, beans, and rice. Manager didn't arrive until 12:25 p.m.
  • Several employees lack current food handler training certificates, and the person in charge does not have a certified food manager certificate.
  • Hand sinks have slow drains and lack proper signage; food storage containers are not labeled with contents when not in original packaging.

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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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

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)

Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection History

Randolph Tavern has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 14, 2026.

Sep 14, 2026Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 20, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

14 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 15, 2026ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations
Oct 23, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 16, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Feb 5, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Feb 21, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Feb 7, 2023Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Nov 1, 2021Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations