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Motel Bar & Monty'S

600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 19, 2026

2

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 19, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & 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.
  2. #55PHYSICAL 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.
  3. #56ADEQUATE 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.
  4. #56ADEQUATE 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.
  5. #58ALLERGEN 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 history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 19, 2026LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2026LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Motel Bar & Monty'S — questions

Did Motel Bar & Monty'S pass its last health inspection?
Motel Bar & Monty'S at 600 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Mar 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Motel Bar & Monty'S?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: 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 REM
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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