Hide and Seek
838 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 10, 2026
Hide and Seek was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 10, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive debris at floor drain under warewashing unit. Instd to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on caulking at warewashing machine and wall. Instd to clean/replace caulk and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak under warewashing unit. Handwash sink in warewashing area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor drains under 3-compartment sink and wareawshing unit with excessive organic debris. Instd to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshields in warewashing area. Instd to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe at three compartment sink needs to be lengthened to prevent back splash in the drain basket. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signs at first and second-floor bar handwash sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed lock on 1 unisex toilet room is broken causing door not to open. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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