Hide and Seek

838 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hide and Seek stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2025. 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 one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “summary report displayed and visible to the public” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hide and Seek is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Jul 12, 2024

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE LENGTHENED TO PREVENT BACK SPLASH IN THE DRAIN BASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. THE MANAGER WAS ABLE TO CORRECT THE STRENGTH TO 50 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2587268 DATED 12/20/23. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDS WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS AT FIRST AND SECOND-FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2561690 DATED 8/4/2022: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2561690 DATED 8/4/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISUSED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOCK ON 1 UNISEX TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN CAUSING DOOR NOT TO OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Aug 4, 2022

License

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT & PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS LISTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hide and Seek last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hide and Seek on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hide and Seek?

Across the inspection record, “summary report displayed and visible to the public” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hide and Seek.

Has Hide and Seek's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hide and Seek have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hide and Seek 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 Hide and Seek inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hide and Seek is inspected around two times per year on average.

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