Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc.

7448 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
African
Last inspected: May 7, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc. stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc.'s record stops at May 7, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspection History
May 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RIBS 56.8F, MILK 53.2F, COLESLAW 52.8F, EGGS 50.3F STORED IN COOLER OVERNIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM.
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NEED TO HAVE ON PREMISES REFRIGERATOR TURNED ON KEEPING COLD FOOD 40*F OR BELOW. NEED FREEZER ON PREMISES AND MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD FROZEN FOOD 0*F OR BELOW.NEED TO TURN ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO GAS SERVICE NO HOT WATER MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc. on file is from May 7, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc.?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc..

Has Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc. have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cool Runnings Caribbean Cuisine Inc. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.