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Randolph Tavern

April 15, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S LAST SINK AND WOMEN'S FIRST SINK TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BRISKET,PORK,BEANS,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 12:25 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 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)
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA , IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH RACKS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.