BANDERA

Address: 535 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jul 25, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (27 inspections)

• Pass — Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri May 24 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu May 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED DISH OPERATOR EATING BAKED PASTRIES WHILE IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DISHWASHER STOP EATING WHILE DISH MACHINE WA
• Pass — Mon Sep 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PANS OF PIZZA DOUGH STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CON
• Fail — Mon Sep 11 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE FACI
• Pass — Wed Apr 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Apr 05 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sinks in prep area, found pitchers, spoons stored in hand sink basin at caf� prep area, boxes stored in
• Pass — Tue Jan 18 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in several coolers, instructed to install. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Spray bottle and bulk food c
• Pass — Tue Oct 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Oct 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/14/21 REPORT #2534762: VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUME
• Fail — Thu Oct 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FRONT BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE REAR COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWAS
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue May 11 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: CUT TOMATOES AT 48.3 F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, SLICED BEEF AT 48.5
• Pass — Tue Aug 18 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: disposable clean cups used as a scoop for food preparation, instructed to use proper scoops.
• Pass — Tue Jan 14 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
• Fail — Tue Jan 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN STAN COFFEE STATION AREA, FOUND FOOD UTENSILS( WHISK, PLATES..) STORED IN HAND SINK BASIN. INST
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jan 22 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD
• Fail — Tue Jan 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010.
• Pass — Tue Jan 09 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES PITTED WITH DARK STAINS ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS D
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon May 22 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLING SANDWICHES

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