Motel Bar & Monty's
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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MOTEL BAR & MONTY'S, located at 600 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 19, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 78 and noted five minor violations. These violations pertained to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces, the maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities, adequate ventilation and lighting, and the use of designated areas.
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
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5 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IN "MOTEL BAR" SECTION UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATORS IN REAR MOTEL BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD IN REAR MOTEL BAR PREP AREA DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CARBON AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE LOCATED IN MONTY'S SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODESERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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