RASMOS.
4788 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
16 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 242025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.
HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO BE REPAIRED,TOO LOOSE.
DOOR AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.REPAIR ISSUE
SEAL FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENTI MATERIAL
JUL 292024FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEREMOMETER ON SITE A TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACFT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES NEAR NON-FUNCTIONING COOLER AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SMALL GAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NOV 72023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
AUG 242022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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MAR 22021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AND UNUSED STOVE IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FEB 222021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE BUT NOT KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY CLEANABLE MATERIALS TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DRIPPING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AND UNUSED STOVE IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LOOSE STEP AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXHAUST ON VENITILATION HOOD SYSTEM DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300833 DATED 7/9/2019 NOT CORRECTED:"MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS" " NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUSTOMER SITTING IN DINING ROOM WITH ASH TRAY ON TABLE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ASHTRAY AND PLACED IT BEHIND BAR. INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RESTAURANT FREE OF SMOKE AND ASHTRAYS. ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
JUL 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MAST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS ESPECIALLY BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE.
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/11/2018 REPORT #2243410 VIOLATION # 37 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS , GIARDINERA, PIZZA SAUCE, ETC., NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FROM WHICH IT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
DEC 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE (52 DEGREES), PIZZA SAUCE (55 DEGREES), AND MUSHROOMS (51 DEGREES) IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OUT OF TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED OWNER ABOUT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, HOT AND COLD HOLDING, AND OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135 DEGREE AND HOTTER, AND COLD FOODS AT 41 DEGREES OR COLDER.APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $20.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (LAMB, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS , GIARDINERA, PIZZA SAUCE, ETC., NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FROM WHICH IT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PA 100-0367
OBSERVED CIGARETTE ASHTRAY WITH ASHES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MAKER ON THE FRONT BAR. DISCUSSED WITH OWNER ABOUT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE AND OWNER VOLUNTARILY REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM PREMISES, 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED, FIRST VIOLATION.
FEB 212017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL).------FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH CLEANING SPONGES, PAPER, BEVERAGE DRAIN/DRIP PAN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE KEPT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER REMOVED THE SAID ARTICLES). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 " GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED CUSTOMER SMOKING INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT DRINKING BEER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SMOKING IS PROHIBITED INSIDE PREMISES. FIRST VIOLATION 7-32-015
DEC 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO OBSERVED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (INTERIOR SURFACE CRACKED CAUSING LEAK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED MOP SINK.
MAY 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE (CEILING) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.--------MUST FIX STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK (WOMEN'S WASHROOM).
JUN 142012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Front counter of bar area had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink need cleaning(detailed), floors in bsmt need cleaning, by mop sink.
Light shields under exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
NOV 162011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
Cabinet drawer in kitchen cabinet in state of disrepair shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices0.
Floors in kitchen prep area under oven needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Light shields in bar area, rear kitchen area need cleaning.
MAR 302011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cabinet shelving, cooler shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.
Walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning by 3 compartment sink need cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 62010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
TO BE CORRECTED ON 10/12/10.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
OCT 52010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165952 DATED 11/13/09. #30-MUST PROVIDE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ONE DOOR AND TWO DOORS REFRIGERATOR,THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. #35 -CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND FRONT OF THE STOVE WITH MINIMAL GREASE BUILT UP. #40 -MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER .CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING WORN OUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REGLUE THE BLACK BASEBOARD MOLDING UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. FOUND 2 MALE CUSTOMER SMOKING INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.2ND TIME AROUND . FIRST VIOLATION WAS 11/13/09 .SAME SITUATION ,SMOKING INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015-CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.
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