Bandwith Chicago

152 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
American
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Bandwith Chicago is still short, with only two visits logged. Bandwith Chicago was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
90
Mar 19, 2026
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE NOT INSTALLED AND READY FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED IT IS INSTALLED AND INSPECTED AND APPROVED FOR USE BY CDPH. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES (MILK, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION AND SERVICE REPORT WITH INCORRECT ADDRESS (148 S. CALIFORNIA). MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. UPDATED INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CLOSED OFF SPACE NEAR REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA WITH A PREP TABLE, PORTABLE STOVE, POT, AND MEASURING CUPS INTENDED TO USE TO MAKE SYRUPS FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN MENTIONED AREA. PERSON(S) IN CHARGE REMOVED THE ITEMS FROM THE MENTIONED AREA AND PUT THEM INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bandwith Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bandwith Chicago on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bandwith Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bandwith Chicago.

Has Bandwith Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bandwith Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bandwith Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.