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Randolph Tavern

Bar

188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Sep 14, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

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

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

Key Findings

  • No certified food manager certificate posted or on premises during preparation and service of temperature-controlled foods.
  • Hot water system failed: water measured between 63-66°F at sinks and prep cooler, well below required 100-110°F.
  • Leaky pipes at dish washing and 3-compartment sinks require repair or replacement.
  • Door gaskets on 2-door prep cooler worn and need repair, plus cracked light shield in dish washing area.

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 #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BRISKET,PORK,BEANS,RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

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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, 2026ConditionalVIEWING NOW

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