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Randolph Tavern

Bar

188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Feb 21, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Milk crates used as shelving throughout the premises must be removed and replaced with proper, cleanable surfaces.

Key Findings

  • Milk crates used as shelving throughout the premises are not cleanable and must be replaced with proper shelving.
  • Aluminum foil liner on prep table shelf removed; surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Low hot water pressure at handwashing sink on cook line requires repair and maintenance.
  • Missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler door and soda dispensers must be replaced.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSEVRED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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