Raul'S Bar & Grill
Mixed record — 5 of 14 inspections passed
2020-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BAR. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/7/2019 REPORT 2291175 NOT CORRECTED: 58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATIO...
2019-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SOUP, ETC.). MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS AFTER PREP DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED THERMOMETER. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2017-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THIS TIME. CHICKEN STOVE TOP 212*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND BAR BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH RESTROOMS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2016-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1546954 ON 5/1/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
2016-02-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
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 ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE FREEZER AND DISH STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFEC...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1546954 ON 5/1/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THERE IS ROUGH PLASTER OVER THE CEILING AND WALLS, CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE WALL. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
2015-05-01 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. DEFROST SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED RECORDS, LOGS.
2014-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF WITHIN KITCHEN. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. SURFACE MUST BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH PEELING TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. RESTORE SURFACES OR REPLACE MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN REAR CORNER OF KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP OF BROKEN CONCRETE. REMOVE ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTIAN.
2014-06-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND NOT TO BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED GROUND BEEF FOUND AT 60.3 F WITHIN REFRIGERATOR FOUND AT 60.1F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $10 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO SWITCH TO AN OUTSIDE SOURCE FOR ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED FOR ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR DOOR. RODENTPROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING SHRIMP AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH PEELING TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. RESTORE SURFACES OR REPLACE MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN REAR CORNER OF KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP OF BROKEN CONCRETE. REMOVE ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTIAN.
2013-05-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF A REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME ALSO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST PAINT FLOORS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
COVING AT WALL BASE IS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREA BELOW WINDOW MUST REPAIR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED
2013-05-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF A REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME ALSO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST PAINT FLOORS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
COVING AT WALL BASE IS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREA BELOW WINDOW MUST REPAIR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED
2012-12-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. STEAK,SHRIMP.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ALONG YHE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
2011-01-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. REMOVE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME. BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.
2010-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-02-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...
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.RUSTY PREP TABLE IN BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH AREA.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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.REACH IN FREEZER.
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