What is Bambola, Coquette & Expat's health inspection score?

Bambola, Coquette & Expat has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bambola, Coquette & Expat last inspected?

Bambola, Coquette & Expat was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bambola, Coquette & Expat have?

Bambola, Coquette & Expat has 14 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bambola, Coquette & Expat safe to eat at?

Yes, Bambola, Coquette & Expat has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Bambola, Coquette & Expat serve?

Bambola, Coquette & Expat serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bambola, Coquette & Expat

Name: Bambola, Coquette & Expat
Address: 1400 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 86

1400 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #427 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1400 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

1 High2 Med

3 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS, COOKED POTATOES, SAUCES, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER PAST THE 7-DAY USE BY DATE OR MARKED WITH A USE BY DATE GREATER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS STORED PAST THE 7 DAY USE BY DATE AND TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (STEAK). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE IT UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE, AND THE ISSUE WAS FIXED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT MEETING RINSING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 160. O F ON THE DISH SURFACE FOR SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING TEMP WAS OBSERVED TO BE 138.5 F, MEASURED BY THE DISHWASHING DISK THERMOMETER AT THE INSPECTION. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE, AND THE ISSUE WAS FIXED.. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING FROM 1 OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING FROM 1 OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2577982 DATED 6/28/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ALL CLEAN DISHES AWAY FROM THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHES FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN COUNTER TOPS AT REAR BAR AND AT BAKERY GRILL PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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