Chicago
18
BEAT

Rice Cafe

2203 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 17 inspections for other, pest activity

Inspections
17
6 passed
Last Inspected
2017-01-12
Pass Rate
35%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 8 inspections (2016, 2016, 2016...)
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 48×
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Other critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
2017-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED; SALMON, TUNA, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. RUST ON RACKS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED 1-DOOR COOLER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, DEEP BLACK GROOV...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN; STOVE, FRYER, WOK STOVE, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (N...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE MOP ROOM IS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS. ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING, REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT AREAS. WALL DAMAGE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET RO...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS AND SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DINING, KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WERE NEEDED, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO, LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-04-07 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT LINES OF DISH MACHINE ,IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK,ON WALLS AND IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/16.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM INERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .

2016-03-31 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. SIGHTED 100 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INSIDE PANEL OF WOK STATION AND KETTLES INSIDE & ON STOVE AND OVEN, ON SIDE OF STOVE IN BETWEEN STOVE AND PREP TABLE, WOK STATION UNDER SIDE , IN...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS,FREEEZER,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER AT WAIT STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN AND HAND SINK IN MOP SINK CLOSET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOO...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,MOPSINK CLOSET AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WAIT STATION AREA,PREP AREA,BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING DOOR TRIM NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND OBSERVED 2 LEAKS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ON TO WOK EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS NEAR WAIT STATION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 46.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2LBS.RAW CHICKEN AT 47.8F,.5 LBS. RAW CRAB 44.9F,46.9F,47.5F,48.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.2.5 LBS. $12. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) CHLORINE AT 0 P.P.M. NOT SANITIZING. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. SIGHTED 200 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOWELS ON TOP OF WOK STATION, INSIDE & ON STOVE AND OVEN, ON SIDE OF STOVE IN BETWEEN STOVE AND PREP TABLE, WOK STATION UNDER SIDE AND LEGS, INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ( RICE,CRAB,CHICKEN,COOKED TOFU,SALMON)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL SMALL AND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP TABLES,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS,FREEEZER,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER AT WAIT STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,MOPSINK CLOSET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. PROVI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,PREP AREA,BASEMENT AREAS,HOLES IN LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING DOOR TRIM NEXT TO DISH MACH...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MOPSINK CLOSET,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS NEAR WAIT STATION,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND CASHIER AREA AND FROM SHELVING UNITS INDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 3 LBS $22 AT 68.8F AND 2 LBS AT BEEF $20 AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. CHLORINE TEST WAS AT 0 PPM DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST AROUND OPENING OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT BETWEEN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS. OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATION WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BOXES ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-07-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A DOOR IN THE SUSHI BAR. (NO BARRIER TO PROTECT THE SUSHI BAR FROM ANYBODY ENTERING THE SUSHI BAR).

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RRODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRY CLEANED UTENSILS COUNTER IN THE WAIT STATAION AREA. AND ALSO BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(B)

2013-12-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

2013-12-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN OFF. UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER.NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT SINK. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AND GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER. MUST USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVER STATION UN...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT KITCHEN OR SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED DAMAGED TILES AROUND SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SHELVING UNDER COFFEE STATION DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DIRTY CUTTING BOARD USED AS SHELVIN...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AND EMPLOYEE STARTING SHIFT NOTED WITH AN EXTREMELY DIRTY APRON. MUST WEAR CLEAN UNIFORMS.

2013-03-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-03-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 46.5F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. ...

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS BEEF AT 47.6F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 2 LBS SHRIMP AT 46.5F, 10 LBS COOKED TOFU AT 46.4F. ALSO OBSERVED 8 LBS COOKED...

critical Food Temperature

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

CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS WHILE A PAN WAS BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-03...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-7-12 NOT CORRECTED. #21-NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE HELD AND PREPARED. EMPLOYEE TELEPHONED HIS WIFE DURING THE INSPECTION WHO ARRIVED APPROXIM...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD CONTAINERS, CARDBOARD AND A BAG OF FOOD GARBAGE NOTED ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS AND OTHER PAPER DEBRIS ON SHELVING ALONG OUTSIDE WA...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-7-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.#34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WAL...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN ABOVE BOX FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET BROKEN, SEALED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

2012-09-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5-44.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 60.4F, MUSSELS AT 48.2F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF NOODLES STORED IN A BUCKET MARKED "ECOLAB DETERGENT." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED BOTH BUCKETS OF NO...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREP...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

2011-09-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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. OBSER...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN, IN PO...

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. FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER DISH MACHIN...

minor Sanitation

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. MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND DIRTY SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE S...

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. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-02-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-01-27 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

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

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 FROM 2-2-09 #154911 NOT CORRECTED. #33-GREASE ON WIRE RACK SHEL...

minor Sanitation

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. WIRE SHELVING ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER MUST CLEAN/REM...

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. FLOOR UNDER SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL. CRACKED/MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE/R...

minor Sanitation

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. WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS/BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST CLEAN. BLACK MOLDY CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
74
Evette'S Lincoln Park
72
Real Good Juice Co.
42
Edwardo'S Natural Pizza Rest

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