Pass

Bandol

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 21, 2025

Bandol was last inspected on August 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 21, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of front entrance revolving door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fresh oysters in one container in walk in cooler with no shellstock tag in container. Corrected on site container of fresh oysters voluntarily denatured and discarded by management,valued at $20 and weighing 5lbs. Observed multiple shellstock tags from may and june 2025 with no date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Instructed the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.9-49.1f. Observed cold tcs foods, milk(46.9-49.1f) and half n half((48.9f) 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 20 weighing 36lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three door cold holding unit in barista station at improper ambient temperature of 47.1f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Held for inspection tag placed on three door cold holding unit in barista station. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of front entrance revolving door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed temperature of the wash solution in high temperature dish machine at improper temperature of 136f. Observed improper wash solution temperature at high temerature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area. Instructed to repair high temperature dish machine, wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize for a stationary rack dual temperature machine may not be less than 155f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at handwashing sink to the left of 1 compartment sink in basement prep area. Instructed to increase hot water pressure at handwashing sink to the left of 1 compartment sink in basement prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish racks stored on the floor under dish washing machine. Instructed to elevate dish racks to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed very low hot water pressure at the hand washing sink in the basement prep area next to clean utensil rack. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the basement prep area next to hot cooking equipment in the corner of kitchen. Instructed to remove items that are not in use and organzie the area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No visible thermometer located inside of wait staff reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floors in the walk-in cooler and under cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust and grease on the vent fans above cooking and frying equipment. Instructed to schedule a cleaning of ventilation hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the drink prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris located in the interior of the fryers, and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a minor black substance on the walls in the dish washing area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the drink prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404-13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report #2583655 dated 10/19/23; 25 - 3-603.11 observed items that can not be served undercooked or raw with consumer advisory disclosures on the menu such as, shrimp cocktail, crab louie, lobster items, scallops, seafood omelette, and paella a la valencia. Instructed to remove the disclosure for said items. Observed no consumer advisory disclosure for some items on the menu that can be ordered undercooked or raw such as beef and salmon that can be added to salad. Instructed to provide a consumer advisory disclosure for these items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. 38 - 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 50 live small flies on the wall behind the bar, observed about 10 live small flies on the ceiling and walls of the dish washing area, observed about…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris located in the interior of the fryers, and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a minor black substance on the walls in the dish washing area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the drink prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located inside of a top loader prep cooler; observed about 2 lbs of hummus at 52, about 2 lbs of sliced tomatoes at 52f, about 2 lbs of guacamole at 62f , about 1 lb of anchovy at 51f, and about 2 lbs of chicken salad at 50f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs cold holding foods at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed items that can not be served undercooked or raw with consumer advisory disclosures on the menu such as, shrimp cocktail, crab louie, lobster items, scallops, seafood omelette, and paella a la valencia. Instructed to remove the disclosure for said items. Observed no consumer advisory disclosure for some items on the menu that can be ordered undercooked or raw such as beef and salmon that can be added to salad. Instructed to provide a consumer advisory disclosure for these items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a prep cooler, with tcs foods inside, at a ambient air temperature of 52f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain all refrigeration units at 41f or below at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 50 live small flies on the wall behind the bar, observed about 10 live small flies on the ceiling and walls of the dish washing area, observed about 5 live small flies walls and ceiling of the drink prep area, and observed about 10 live small flies on the ceiling of the bsmt food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed cups and plates not inverted at the bar area, coffee prep area and in the customer dining area. Instructed to invert all tableware in order to protect from possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris located in the interior of the fryers, and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a minor black substance on the walls in the dish washing area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touch ready -to- eat food bread with bare hands. Employees’ may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in cafe prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salt and pepper out of the original containers and in stainless steel containers by the prep station without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the prep cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed about 6 burnt out light bulbs throughout the facility. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at handwashing sink located at all bars and service areas. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found employee toilet room handwashing sink water temperature range between 50f - 70f. Instructed manager to provide a minnimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook from a licensed pest control operator. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c). Service agreement and illinois license for pest control provided.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink middle basin not holding water when built in stopper is used. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumilation of black mold like substance in the caulking of the following sinks: basement 3 comp sink,1 st floor hand sink next to 3 comp sink, and basement handsink. Instructed to remove and replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found black mold like substance on gasket of walk in cooler #2. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no dump sink at coffee bar. Instructed manager to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floor drains filled with a build up of food debris. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found light shields broken in the following areas: across from dishwashing area on 1st floor and in front of walk in cooler#1 in basement. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.