Food Safety Report: Randolph Tavern, 188 W Randolph St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60601 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 16, 2025
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.

Source: chicago.gov