SEP 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
THE GROWLING RABBIT A CAFE.
EAT. 83/100
6977-6981 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 15, 2016 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR PREP, IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN SIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302016PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE COOK'S PREP AREA. ALSO, USE OF DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACE UNDER THE COFFEE/EXPRESSO MACHINE ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT; DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP SINK, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING, ABOVE THE TOILET ROOMS, IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, DUST BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHEILD IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF DINING ROOM, AND IN REAR PREP AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANADLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
JUL 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE NORTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AT SWEET PREP AREA,ALSO PEELING PAINT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
JUN 242015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2015
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER RESERVOIR,TUBING AND SCREWS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN,PRESENTLY WATER DRAINS HALF ON FLOOR.REROUTE SAID PIPE. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND FOOD GRADE MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT BOTTOM SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FRONT SHELVES UNDER THE COUNTER TOP WITH DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE AREA. LAST METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA.NEED TO KEEP AREA DRY.DEBRIS,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER AND BETWEEN PIPE ON FLOOR,ALSO UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE NORTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AT SWEET PREP AREA,ALSO PEELING PAINT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
NOV 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.(MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM TOP/CLEAN AND SANITIZE)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FURNACE AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DISHWASHING APRONS, MOPS, AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
show all 10 inspections →
MAR 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS ALONG WALLS NOT CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.(BOXES,ETC.)
JUL 22013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken light shield in the kitchen, instructed to replace.
JAN 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PVC PIPE WITH FOOD GRADE UTENSILS TO STORE FOOD IN IT( OBSERVED ROLLED COOKIE DOUGH ROLLED IN PLASTIC AND STORED INSIDE THE PVC PIPE INSIDE THE COOLER).
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 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE(MINERAL 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. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE IN WASHROOM(NEAR THE WINDOW).
JUL 212011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2011
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON THE BASE OF FURNACE EQUIPMENT,AND RECLOCATE ICE MACHINE FROM MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET ROOM TO A MORE SANITARY AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET, TOILET BOWLS, 3COMP.SINKS, FILTERS ON HOOD,AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STAIR WELLS STORAGE CLOSET,AND AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA, AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AND IN FURNACE ROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSRAY CLUTTER IN UNDER STAIRWELL STORAGE ROOM.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →