Chicago
49
BEAT

Rumor'S Cafe

5659 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2012-05-29
Pass Rate
40%
3 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2012-05-29)
Failed 3 inspections (2012, 2012, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
2012-05-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-05-22 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED/POSTED, FROM DATED 12/2/2010. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY/POST SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010B

serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #88612 DATED 12/2/2010. #35-CEILING IN THE PREP AREA HAD PEELING PAINT,SHALL BE REPAIR. #36-LIGHT SHIELD WERE MISSING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SHALL BE PROVIDED. #37- MISSING SELF CLOSING MECHANISM IN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

2012-05-14 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2010-12-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Above violation still remaining.

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

2010-11-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, rear exit door in kitchen area not rodent proofed, door had gaps of 1/4 inch on bottom, side of door, shall be repair. Found rodent droppings(30 ) in...

minor Chemical Safety

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged missing ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, dining rooms, and bathrooms shall be repair/replaced.Walls in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields were missing in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Missing self closing mechanism to bathroom door shall be provided.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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