THE GROWLING RABBIT A CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

6977-6981 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 15

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2016

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANADLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

JUL 2

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 24

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOV 20

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FURNACE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISHWASHING APRONS, MOPS, AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

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MAR 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS ALONG WALLS NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

Broken light shield in the kitchen, instructed to replace.

JAN 20

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 21

2011

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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