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Rainforest Cafe

605 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
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96/100

Clean record — passed all 17 inspections

Inspections
17
15 passed
Last Inspected
2019-10-31
Pass Rate
88%
0 failures
Score
96/100
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17 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-10-31
No failures across all 17 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 27 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation critical 27×
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety minor
2019-10-31 Pass Canvass
4
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE FOOD THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER TOOLS FOR EASY DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAR VIEW.

2019-01-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

LOOSE WIRE SIFTER NOTED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS THAT MAY POSE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER TOOLS FOR EASY DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING

2018-04-19 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SILVERWARE PRE-SET AT DINING ROOM TABLES WITHOUT PROPER COVERING. ALL PRE-SET SILVERWARE MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

2017-07-17 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR PANEL.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED EXTERNAL MILK REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER INACCURATE. INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO REFLECT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE OF 40.3F.

2017-02-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A COOK PLACING HAMBURGER BUNS ON PLATES WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 140F WHILE MACHINE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE.CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRINT, INSTRUCTED WEAR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

2016-12-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE AND OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON PLASTIC ICE TUBE INSIDE ICE MACHINE (LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE). MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBE IN ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.

2016-03-02 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

PANTRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING WATER ON SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY SHELF UNDER SAID ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SURFACE OF PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG COOKLINE PEELING/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, SURFACE OF FLOOR MUST BE EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS S ON WALLS AT CHANGO AREA. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

2015-02-20 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT STAIN AND DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED UNUSED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-06-04 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT STAIN AND DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2013-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.6F STORED IN TIGHT LID PLASTIC CONTAINER, ITEM STORED IN WALK-IN A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $35.

minor Chemical Safety

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

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO KLABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES WEDGED BTEWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VACUUM BREAKER AT A FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTACHED, DAMAGED ONE AT MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND REPAIR DAMAGED ONE.

2012-11-02 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-09-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE INTERIOR METAL FRAME OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (LEFT COOLER) IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. THE METAL PANEL BELOW THE DISHMACHINE (LEFT HAND SIDE), IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL, MUST FIX & SEAL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: WATER LEAKING ON FAUCETS OF HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM, THE BOTTOM PIPE OF BAR HANDSINK, & A PIPE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE.

2011-04-07 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2010-12-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BAR HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (BY FRYER...

2010-05-28 Pass Consultation

No violations found.

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