APR 26
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE RAMBLER KITCHEN + TAP.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
4128 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 26, 2024 · passed
12 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
12 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR OLD WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED OT PREVENT PEST BREEDING SITE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HANDISNK IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING AND CRACKED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL.
APR 12022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX:1/4".INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED PAPER SUPPLY ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT STOCK SUPPLY ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON RAISED STORAGE RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,BAR,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN-COOLERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2545052 DATED:12/03/2021 #47--OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON HOT LINE IN KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. #51--UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND ATTACH TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. MUST PROVIDE LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP AS REQUIRED. #58--OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/8/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 32021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON HOT LINE IN KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING KNOB ON WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND ATTACH TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON WALL BEHIND AND DISH RACKS NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF TWO OUTSIDE GARBARGE LIDS WITH CRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ROUGH BRICK WALL AT BAR AREA WITH CRACKS AND HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND SEAL WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
SEP 132019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
SEP 62019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2019
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AST OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP/DISHWASH AREA AND 10 LIVEV SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET AT SAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND LONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUN 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL A FAN VENT COVER FOR THE CONDENSER FAN ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN KEG COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS ATTACHED TO THE DOORS OF THE BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE A BLACK AND BROWN STICKY SUBSTANCE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BAR TO REMOVE SYRUP DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED OLD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (I.E. REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A FRYER) THAT IS NOT BEING USED, STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR TABLE TOP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDEI LIGHT BULB COVER END CAPS.
SEP 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
OCT 162015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR WALK IN COOLER FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED/COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL PREP/DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE RIGHT SIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
MAY 312013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR(CONCRETE)IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER FOR BEER/WINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ARTICLES/ITEMS THAT GOT WET FROM THE RAIN IN THE WEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE DISCARDED/DISPOSE TO PREVENT INSECTS /PEST PROBLEM.
JUN 202012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; STOVE AND FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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