RAINBOW.

Chicago Health Dept

4825 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2023.

Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 5

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2

2022

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY (3) METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

DEC 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITH PREPARATION DATE OR EXPIRATION DATE ALL READY TO EAT COOKED FOOD THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER( 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE PREP AREA PREP TABLE BY THE DEEP FYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FOR SANITARY ITEMS.

MAY 31

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING/WALLS ABOVE THE HOOD IN COOK LINE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ALL SMALL WALL VENT COVER ABOVE THE HOOD IN COOK LINE WITH DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST/GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 12

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 8 (RODENT)MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY 10 (RODENT)MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND THE WEST REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND APPROXIMATELY 8 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,ALSO APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FURNACE CLOSET.THE KITCHEN REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1981547 DATED:01/17/2017. 32 OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT KITCHEN STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 35 DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 41 ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/19/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN KITCHEN AREA.

JAN 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT KITCHEN STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 20

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

OCT 28

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS STORED IN FREEZER AND COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINET, STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTIALTION COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT NOT INSTALLED INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST FAN.

MAR 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROEPRLY STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND FREEZER BAGS AND LABEL AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, SINKS, UTENSILS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

APR 23

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATA/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO, TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE CLOSET AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DUST ON HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

JUL 9

2012

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST INSTALL MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD/COVING BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

JUL 5

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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