Pass

Avec

615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 17, 2026

Avec was last inspected on March 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

March 17, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed metal scoop stored buried beneath flour in the basement bulk dry food storage area. Instructed to remove metal scoop from food and store in-use utensils such that hand-contact surfaces are kept out of food and maintain.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk wrapped paper towels stored in the basement area employee washrooms. Instructed to relocate bulk wrapped paper towels and store all single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as toilet rooms and maintain.

    Official wording (code 45)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed left-hand faucet at the basement warewashing area 3-compartment sink to be in poor repair, leaking when activated but functional. Instructed to repair or replace basement warewashing area 3-compartment sink faucet to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle in the basement area all-gender employee washroom not covered. Instructed to cover waste receptacles in all-gender and women's toilet rooms to allow for disposal of sanitary products and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hole in the wall along baseboards in the basement area (next to floor-mounted utility sink). Instructed to repair or replace section of wall to eliminate hole and maintain all physical facilities in good repair to prevent entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dish machine in the 2nd floor bar area in poor repair, not providing sanitizer during final rinse. Facility staff aware of issue prior to inspector arrival and placed signage on machine instructing staff not to use until repaired and able to provide chlorine sanitizer final rinse concentration between 50 ppm and 200 ppm. Tagged low-temperature dish machine with instructions to contact cdph for re-inspection once machine is repaired or replaced and prior to use. Priority violation. 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed metal scoop stored buried beneath flour in the basement bulk dry food storage area. Instructed to remove metal scoop from food and store in-use utensils such that hand-contact surfaces are kept out of food and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk wrapped paper towels stored in the basement area employee washrooms. Instructed to relocate bulk wrapped paper towels and store all single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as toilet rooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed left-hand faucet at the basement warewashing area 3-compartment sink to be in poor repair, leaking when activated but functional. Instructed to repair or replace basement warewashing area 3-compartment sink faucet to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle in the basement area all-gender employee washroom not covered. Instructed to cover waste receptacles in all-gender and women's toilet rooms to allow for disposal of sanitary products and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in the wall along baseboards in the basement area (next to floor-mounted utility sink). Instructed to repair or replace section of wall to eliminate hole and maintain all physical facilities in good repair to prevent entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and chipping ceiling tiles above basement dish area.instructed manager to repair or replace tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.