Matilda and Clandestino

535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Other

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Matilda and Clandestino. The most recent visit was on Jun 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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

Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR BAR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18--OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 29, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT BAR MALFUNCTIONING/NOT CONNECTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BOTH SAID DISHWASHING MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHWASHING MACHINES ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.OBSERVED THE HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE NOT PROVIDING HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE (ACCESSIBLE) FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR BAR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BOTH BARS AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED BRICK TILE WALLS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED PILED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND DISHRACK SPRAYER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matilda and Clandestino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matilda and Clandestino on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matilda and Clandestino?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Matilda and Clandestino.

Has Matilda and Clandestino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Matilda and Clandestino have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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