Motel Bar & Monty's

600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81.

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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
License
5 minor violations.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Motel Bar & Monty's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Motel Bar & Monty's on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Motel Bar & Monty's?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Motel Bar & Monty's.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Motel Bar & Monty's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.