Chicago
21
BEAT

Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe

3500-3504 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Mixed record — 6 of 11 inspections passed

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2020-07-30
Pass Rate
55%
2 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 25 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation critical 25×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2020-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OVEN. MUST PULL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2020-07-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELSS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS AND URINE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DROPPING ALSO SCATTERED IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN THIS AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL URINE AND DROPPINGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSU...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OVEN. MUST PULL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2019-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR HAS TO BE VISIBLY LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MAKER TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ATTACHED DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FINISHED AND PAINTED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF I.D.P.H. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

2019-05-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE, "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORIT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR ATTACHED DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN MENTIONED COOLER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED,1/4 INCH MODE OF ENTRY AND BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS ON BOTTOMS OF MENTIONED DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DUSTS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR HAS TO BE VISIBLY LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MAKER TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ATTACHED DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FINISHED AND PAINTED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF I.D.P.H. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-02-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL (WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOL...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL SODA AND COOKING OIL 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several items (raw chicken, deli meats, etc) in coolers without labels. Instructed operator to label all prepped (potentially hazardous) foods that are held over 24 hours, with proper label including date. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found pots and pans stored upright on shelves in kitchen area. Instructed must invert all multi-use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found tin foil used as a liner on shelf in kitchen area. Instructed to remove all tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found dust build up on duct work on ceiling. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

2015-01-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2014-05-02 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND REPAIR LOOSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST UNDERNEATH ICE/WATER MACHINE (NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LEVEL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO 2 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

2013-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND WITH DRIED GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SURROUNDING AREA OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. W...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULB ON THE DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE FAUCET.

2012-11-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep are needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathroom needs cleaning.

2011-06-15 Pass Canvass
3
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. WET FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ,MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES

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 IN 1 PREP COOLER

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER

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