Chicago Inspection: LARDON & THE UNION TAPROOM & THE MEADOWLARK — Pass

Chicago CDPH · October 13, 2026

Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (7): 1. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed non potable /waste water piping above stored items such as (coffee filters, single service articles, gloves, liquor and mixing bottles) wrapped with fiberglass pipe insulation in lieu of bein 2. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS: 2-402.11 c observed two food handlers handling food without proper hair/beard restraints. instructed to provide and maintain in order to prevent possible contamination. 3. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: 4-601.11(c) observed all equipment stored in 1st floor prep as well as basement prep in need of cleaning. noted dried food splatter on walls, cooling units, exterior surfaces of equipment, shelving un 4. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED: 5-501.11 c observed outside grease receptacle in need of cleaning. noted grease build up on surfaces of said receptacle. instructed to clean and maintain 5. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN: 6-501.114 observed items stored improperly on basement floors throughout storage spaces. insturcted to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate at least 6 inches off floor in order to prevent hid (+2 more) Address: 2200-2202 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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