MAY 29
2012
PASS · 0 violations
Rumor's Cafe
Chicago Health Dept
5659 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2012.
Last inspected May 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2012
Inspection history
MAY 22
2012
FAIL 4 violations
* 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
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 BATHROOM DOORS, SHALL BE PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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.
MAY 14
2012
FAIL 0 violations
DEC 2
2010
PASS 4 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Above violation still remaining.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Above violation still remaining.
NOV 24
2010
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 rear kitchen areas, and in front bar areas(20 Found/Observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, rear exit door in rear kitchen not rodent proofed, door had gaps (1/4 inch)on bottom, side of door. Found rodent droppings(30 ) in rear kitchen areas, also found rodent droppings (20 )in front counter(bar area), and storage room (10 ).Citation issued #H000063584, with a court date of 1/06/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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