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MOTEL BAR & MONTY'S
600 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60654
Health Inspection: good
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-03-19; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-03-19), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-03-19: License
Pass
- Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATORS IN REAR MOTEL BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
- Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD IN REAR MOTEL BAR PREP AREA DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
- Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.
- Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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