Rinconcito Cubano Rest
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2017-05-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON TOP OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CEILING PIPES ABOVE HOOD AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KIKTCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS ON A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-08-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ASSORTED ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH ...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-08-27 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2014-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 40 POUNDS OF CHICKEN (VALUED AT $60) AT 49.8F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS IN KITCHEN MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND TO MAINTAIN.
2013-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
2013-07-31 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
--OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA HOVERING AROUND RIPED PLANTAIN BOX.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL T...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNUSED GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MOP UP AND KEEP FLOORS DRY ALONG PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS OVER THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
2013-07-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
--OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA HOVERING AROUND RIPED PLANTAIN BOX.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL T...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNUSED GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MOP UP AND KEEP FLOORS DRY ALONG PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS OVER THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
2012-05-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
2012-04-26 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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 REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, WOOD SHELVING, WOOD COUNTER LEGS, ETC., ANY TYPE OF WOOD SUR...
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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESP. BY STOVE AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA,...
2011-05-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-05-02 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
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.FOUND ...
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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE SP...
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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS/SHELVINGS.
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 BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE WALL MEET FLOOR BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
2010-07-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN W...
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. CLEAN EDGES AND GAS PIPE LINE FIXTURE ON HOOD DRIPPING OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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