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Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
French
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS, COOKED POTATOES, SAUCES, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER PAST THE 7-DAY USE BY DATE OR MARKED WITH A USE BY DATE GREATER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS STORED PAST THE 7 DAY USE BY DATE AND TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (STEAK). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE IT UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE, AND THE ISSUE WAS FIXED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT MEETING RINSING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 160. O F ON THE DISH SURFACE FOR SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING TEMP WAS OBSERVED TO BE 138.5 F, MEASURED BY THE DISHWASHING DISK THERMOMETER AT THE INSPECTION. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE, AND THE ISSUE WAS FIXED.. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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64
Sep 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING FROM 1 OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
95
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2577982 DATED 6/28/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING FROM 1 OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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78
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ALL CLEAN DISHES AWAY FROM THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHES FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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95
Jul 7, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN COUNTER TOPS AT REAR BAR AND AT BAKERY GRILL PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat.

Has Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bambola, Coquette & Expat — Expat is inspected around two times per year on average.

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