RUSTLE & ROUX.
227 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 102025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
OCT 212024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Keeping spatulas and spoons in stagnant water at room temp at front prep line, instructed to to keep utensils according to health code, ie.
Damaged section of insulation around cooling line in walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.
AUG 292023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PEAS IN METAL BOWL SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER ON THE PREP TABLE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER CORRECTED PLACED THE METAL BOWL OF PEAS UNDER RUNNING WATER DURING THE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS LOCATED IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE CORNER AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION WHERE THE RED BULL COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH OF THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE SLIDING COKE COOLER AND CATER COOLER STORED IN THE REAR CATERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER AND 2 STEAMER UNIT STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SALAD, COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS ETC. PRE-PACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE. FOUND NO INGREDIENT LABEL LOCATED ON PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING LABEL REQUIREMENTS TO ALL PREPACKAGED SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
NOTED PREP COOLER (TOP COOLER PORTION) WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. COOLER IS LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. ALSO NOTED RIGHT TOP DOOR OF PREP COOLER BROKEN . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND CEILING VENT ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA FILLED WITH DUST. VENT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN .
DEC 12022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 63F LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO FRYER. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED COOLER IN USE FILLED WITH SLICED ONIONS AND BELL PEPPERS AND A VARIETY OF SAUCES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE SAID COOLER. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAID COOLER MUST REMAIN TAGGED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
FOUND SALAD, COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS ETC. PRE-PACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE. FOUND NO INGREDIENT LABEL LOCATED ON PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING LABEL REQUIREMENTS TO ALL PREPACKAGED SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK DETACHED FROM WALL LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PREP COOLER (TOP COOLER PORTION) WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. COOLER IS LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. ALSO NOTED RIGHT TOP DOOR OF PREP COOLER BROKEN . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND CEILING VENT ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA FILLED WITH DUST. VENT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN .
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NOV 42020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE PUBLIC MEN & WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF OF TCS FOOD (ITALIAN SANDWICHES 46.0 F AND CHICKEN WRAPS 46 F) STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.BUY STATEMENT OF MANAGER FACILITY DOES COOK TO ORDER PRODUCTS THEREFORE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE HAS SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF LIME AND CALCIUM AND SHOULD BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES BUILDING DISPOSING SERVICE AND THAT AREA AROUND GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS OBSERVED WITH TRASH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM CAULKING FROM WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( EGGS), WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED NUTS, PARFAIT WITH GRANOLA, ASSORTED SALAD, ( CHICKEN,ETC). INSTRUCTED ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH INGREDIENTS .
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO SHEET PAN STORAGE RACK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BY STORAGE RACK NEXT TO OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CUTTING BOARDS WITH BLACK CUTS ON PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed small amount of orange, slimy, mold like substance on ceiling of lower interior compartment of ice machine on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observe heavy grease build up on panini machine in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observe large amount of black, slimy substance along top edge of dish room steel counter. Must remove, clean, sanitize and reseal. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dirt build up along baseboard (next to and behind equipment) in front prep area. Must pull all equipment away from wall and properly clean baseboards throughout front prep area. Must maintain same.
MAY 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In the hot holding unit of customer service counter: 2.5lbs assorted breakfast sandwiches with eggs @ 112.3F-122.4F; 3lbs of pork sausage links @ 109.1F-113.4F; In the cold holding unit at the customer service counter: 6lbs of liquid eggs @ 44.6F-45.6F; In the 1 door upright cooler in front prep: 10lbs of beef @ 44.6F-46.5F; and 2lbs of shrimp @ 45.5F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less, and 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 24lbs of denatured foods during inspection, estimating value of $25. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Found excessive grease build up in lower interior of fryers in front prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same. Found excessive dust accumulation on lower interior of cabinet to the left of "create station" in the front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust accumulation above the take out prep area in the rear prep area/kitchen. Must remove dust, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found right sink in ladies room inoperable. Must repair and maintain same.
DEC 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CEILING AREA DUSTY AROUND PIZZA PREP STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LOWER WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAY 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. APPROX 3LBS OF HUMMUS ON PREP FOOD LINE AT 68.7F,AND 4LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOODS REMOVE AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI ,AT COST APPROX $40,00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
BLACK FOOD ROLLING CARTS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LOWER AND UPPER WALLKS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CEILING OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE OR PROVIDE PROOF THAT COFFEE MACHINE HAS AN INTERNAL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED IN THE BACK CATERING COFFEE PREP AREA.
JUN 232015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW EGGS IN CARTON BEING STORED IN A 2DR REFRIGERATOR ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS AT THE MAIN PREP LINE(FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.CDI.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN THE LADIES CUSTOMER RESTROOM(ACTUAL HOT WATER TEMP 65F)UPON INSPECTION. PREMISES MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT (MINIMUM OF 85F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS) AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES.
MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. FOUND VARIOUS PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHUAST HOOD FILTERS AT THE REAR COOKING LINE AREA. FOUND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE FRONT LINE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA. MUST ADJUST THE TIMING VALVE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SO AS TO LAST 15 SECONDS WITH HOT WATER AT A MINUMUM OF 85F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL RESTROOM ROOMS ON PREMISES.
OBSERVED 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS IN THE SALAD PREP AREA NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. FOUND VARIOS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MAY 132014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER/SEPARATION FROM PUBLIC AND PREP AREAS AT OPEN SPACES LEADING INTO COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE MOLD MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. MUST RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH LOG BOOK ECT.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, REAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SALAD BAR CABINETS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTERS OF DEBRIS AND DUST.
DETAIL CLAEN ALL FLOORS THROUGHTOUT.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, VENT COVER AT CEILING IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO WALL AT REAR OFFICE AREA.
PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN HOSE AT SODA DISPENSER IN FRONT AREA. LEAK AT ICE MACHINE AT REAR, MUST REPAIR. 9.5 TURBO CHEF OVEN LOCATED IN DELI AREA AND PANINI PRESS NEEDS TO BE VENTED.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR, AND PROVIDE SHELVING AT LEAST 6' OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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