Did Mad pass its last health inspection?

Mad at 1140 W Madison was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Mad?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: RAW BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CHICKEN SOUP BROTH. RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AND GOAT CHEESE.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Mad

1140 W Madison, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 16, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 16, 2026

#15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: RAW BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CHICKEN SOUP BROTH. RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AND GOAT CHEESE. BROTH AND READY TO EAT FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. PLASTIC WRAP ON SIDES OF STORAGE RACK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DOOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING LINED AT WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESARRY ITEMS UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER STAIRWELL CLEAN AND EMPTY

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 16, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2022	Complaint	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2018	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 23, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2015	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Mad — questions

Did Mad pass its last health inspection?: Mad at 1140 W Madison was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Mad?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: RAW BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CHICKEN SOUP BROTH. RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AND GOAT CHEESE.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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