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Randolph Tavern

Bar

188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Nov 1, 2021 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Food handler with long beard wasn't using a beard restraint.

Key Findings

  • A food handler with a long beard was not wearing a beard restraint and was instructed to do so.
  • Deli cups were not being air dried after washing; inspector required all multi-use utensils to be air dried.

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 #40 — PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector's Notes:

Food handlers with long beard not wearing a beard restraints, instructed to wear.

Violation code #44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector's Notes:

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

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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, 2026Conditional

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, 2021PassVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations