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Randolph Tavern

Bar

188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Sep 9, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

No certified food manager on duty while handling ready-to-eat foods like brisket and beans.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge lacks required certified food manager certificate.
  • Hand washing stations in bar area missing required signage and splash guards to prevent contamination.
  • Food storage containers not labeled with common names; cooking oil boxes stored on floor instead of elevated.
  • Equipment throughout facility has rust, worn gaskets, grease buildup, and damage; expired food handler training for some employees.

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 #59 โ€” PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2642077 9/1/26 NOT CORRECTED-#60-8-404.13(B:4) -#10-6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS).#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.#39- 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES AND ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47- 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA , IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH RACKS.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.#49- 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,FRYER CABINETS,HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS.#53-5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #1 โ€” PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

2-101.11 : PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

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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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Sep 9, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 20, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

14 violations