Randolph Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
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Going back to 2014, Randolph Tavern has 19 inspections in the public record. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S LAST SINK AND WOMEN'S FIRST SINK TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA , IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH RACKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,FRYER CABINETS,HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2025
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-54.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL WITH 4 DRAWERS AND TWO DOOR COLD UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.3-61.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CRAB(51.0F), CORN(47.3F), PORK AND CHEESE SANDWICH(55.6F), CHEESE SANDWICH(61.2F), BEEF(51.4F), PICO DE GALLO(51.6F), GUACAMOLE WITH DICED TOMATOES(51.6F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(52.9F), CHEESE(47.7-54.1F), BUTTER(50.2F),SPINACH(50.9F), ARGULA(48.6F), HUMMUS(48.6F), SLICED TOMATOES(49.8F), FISH(54.0F), HAM(56.3F), ROASTED VEGETABLES(52.5F), PORK(51.8F) AND TOFU(52.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 32LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 67.8-68.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 91.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGGIES, ETC) IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME IF FOOD ITEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEAFS AND VEGGIES IN THE REACH-IN SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO NOT STORE LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE BROUND OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND OVER SODA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE CEILING TILES.
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar service line, instructed to keep off ice cubes.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour...) instructed to label and maintain.
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Nov 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers with long beard not wearing a beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Dec 13, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK/BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE WALL MOUNTED HANDSOAP DISPENSER AT THE BAR IN POOR REPAIR; DISPENSER HAS DETACHED FROM WALL MOUNT AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR HANDSOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 13, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGRS OBTAIN IT. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPEL BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PAPER CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN GREASE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE FREEZER AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE HOSE BY THE SODA DISPENSING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AND NOT REACHING 40F OR BELOW. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 65.8F. PREP COOLER UNIT WAS NOT PLUGGED IN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANANGER PLUGGED IN SAID PREP COOLER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION PREP COOLER WAS AT 40F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERTION UNITS ARE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 4LBS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 51.3F, 1LB OF BLUE CHEESE AT 61.8F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 57.3F, 1LB OF DICED COOKED POTATOES AT 57.4F, 2LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 60.6F, 2LBS OF SLICED CUCUMBER AT 59.1F, 5LBS OF HUMMUS AT 60.1F, 1LB OF TUNA TARTAR AT 61.8F, 2LBS OF SLICED RAW TUNA AT 60.6, 10 LBS OF CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS AT 57.1F, 1/2 OF RICE AT 126.8F, 9LBS OF PORK AT 129.6F, AND 1L OF BEANS AT 131.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS VALUED AT $350. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND MULTI USE SCOOPS BEING STORED IN PRODUCT (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE ICE BIN MISSING ICE BIN COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLITE BROWNISH/ PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Oct 19, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS AT THE ENTIRE BAR. FOUND FOUR ICE BOX BINS WITHOUT COVERS DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE VERTICAL EDGE TO SEAL UP OPENING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 1ST AND 2ND HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOMS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15SECS AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE 2 OTHER WORKING HAND SINKS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FURTHEST HAND SINK AT THE BAR LOCATED NEXT TO A ICE BOX HOLDER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF, FOOD PREP, WAITSTAFF, DISH WASHERS AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND MIDDLE BAR HAND SINK WITH A BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE IN WORKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES GIVEN 2 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND STACKS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE RAW GROUND BEEF. RAW EGGS MUST BE STORED ON THE LOWEST SHELF RACK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND VARIOUS OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS NOT COVERED( I.E. SALMON, RAW VEGETABLES, MEATS).FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT.CDI.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS AT THE ENTIRE BAR. FOUND FOUR ICE BOX BINS WITHOUT COVERS DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE VERTICAL EDGE TO SEAL UP OPENING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 1ST AND 2ND HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOMS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15SECS AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE 2 OTHER WORKING HAND SINKS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FURTHEST HAND SINK AT THE BAR LOCATED NEXT TO A ICE BOX HOLDER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF, FOOD PREP, WAITSTAFF, DISH WASHERS AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 16, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS-VIDE MACHINES IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAVING A DEPARTMENT APPROVAL TO USE. ALSO FOUND CHICKEN THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE BEING COOKED IN A SOUS-VIDE MACHINE, MACHINS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 (A). MANAGER VOLUNTERALY DISCARDED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN IS CLOGGED AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 17, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Randolph Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Randolph Tavern on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Randolph Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Randolph Tavern.
Has Randolph Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Randolph Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Randolph Tavern means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Randolph Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Randolph Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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