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RANDOLPH TAVERN

188 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60601

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for RANDOLPH TAVERN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642648

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL COOLER ON PREP LINE.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK (63.1F),HAND SINK IN PREP AREA(63.3F),TOILET ROOM(65.5F).MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 110.0F AT 30 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100.0F AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING THE COURSE OF A WORKING DAY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT DISH WASHING HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642414

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 : PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-304.11 : MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM LOWER SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL COOLER ON PREP LINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT DISH WASHING HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642077

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. RAW BEEF-53.1F,4LBS. CUT FISH-46.4F-57.4F.1LBS. FISH STRIPS-54.9F.5LBS. GROUND BEEF PATTIES-47.5F.2LBS. TOFU-51.8F.5LBS. VACUUM PACKAGE STEAKS-45.1F-46.4F.4LBS. VACUUM PACKAGE HAMBURGERS-57.4F.1LBS. SLICED HAM-49.1F.2LBS. GUACAMOLE-49.8F.2LBS.-PICO DE GALLO-45.3F.1LBS. HUMMUS-51.6F.3LBS. LEAFY GREEN SPINACH-45.3F.5LBS. MIXED GREENS-55.3F.5LBS. BRUSSEL SPROUT SALAD-49.6F.1LBS.- GRILLED ONIONS-45.9F.3LBS. PREMADE SANDWICHES-49.3F.1LB.-COOKED MUSHROOMS-51.4F.16LBS. VACUUM PACKAGE HAMBURGERS-47.5F.4LBS-VACUUM PACKAGED STEAK-47.7F.STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.71.5LBS.$1,000.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE AT 63.7F.GRILL PREP COOLER-51.0F AND SALAD PREP COOLER AT 49.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected](COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED RECEIPTS OF SERVICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM LOWER SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL COOLER ON PREP LINE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S (CHLORINE) AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT DISH WASHING HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2635278 4/20/26 NOT CORRECTED-#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 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.#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 FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635278

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S LAST SINK AND WOMEN'S FIRST SINK TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635071

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S LAST SINK AND WOMEN'S FIRST SINK TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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:[email protected](PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625870

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625490

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 91.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.3-61.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CRAB(51.0F), CORN(47.3F), PORK AND CHEESE SANDWICH(55.6F), CHEESE SANDWICH(61.2F), BEEF(51.4F), PICO DE GALLO(51.6F), GUACAMOLE WITH DICED TOMATOES(51.6F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(52.9F), CHEESE(47.7-54.1F), BUTTER(50.2F),SPINACH(50.9F), ARGULA(48.6F), HUMMUS(48.6F), SLICED TOMATOES(49.8F), FISH(54.0F), HAM(56.3F), ROASTED VEGETABLES(52.5F), PORK(51.8F) AND TOFU(52.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 32LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-54.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL WITH 4 DRAWERS AND TWO DOOR COLD UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 67.8-68.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611789

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGGIES, ETC) IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME IF FOOD ITEM.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEAFS AND VEGGIES IN THE REACH-IN SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO NOT STORE LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE BROUND OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589869

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND OVER SODA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570904

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour...) instructed to label and maintain.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar service line, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537555

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers with long beard not wearing a beard restraints, instructed to wear.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522153

Location recorded for this inspection · RANDOLPH TAVERN · 188 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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