Bunnies American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2011
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Bunnies American five times, with records going back to 2011. On Oct 24, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Bunnies American is from Oct 24, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Bunnies American's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & CLEAN THE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA. LEAKY FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Oct 17, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OUTSIDE, LIDS WIDE OPEN AND DAMAGED. TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE AT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREA. MUST REPAIR LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, KEEP CLOSED AND MAINTAINED AND CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & CLEAN THE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA. LEAKY FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Sep 2, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH OUT SOAP & HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ANOTHER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE HAD ROLLING CART IN FRONT OF & NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME WHILE READY TO EAT & COOKED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED SUCH AS SALMON CROQUETTES,EGGS,GRITS,CHICKEN,ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE SOAP & DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS AND TO REPAIR ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TO USE OTHER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & CLEAN THE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Jun 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE. MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL COPIES OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPTMENT MUST BE OPERATIONAL AT THE NEXT HEALTH INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. MAKE SURE ALL WALLS ARE CLEAN WITHOUT ANY FOOD STAINS ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AND DETAIL CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS REPAIR SAME AND BACK FLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bunnies American last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bunnies American on file is from Oct 24, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bunnies American?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bunnies American.
Has Bunnies American's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bunnies American have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bunnies American means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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