Cote Du Rhone
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2011
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Score
Going back to 2010, Cote Du Rhone has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2011. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Cote Du Rhone since Jan 20, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cote Du Rhone trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.//FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MESURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.//PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-16-2010 REPORT #154350 VIOLATION #35,36,38,41./SEE REPORT ON VIOLATION EXPLAINED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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 MGMT TO INVERT ALL PLATES,POTS,PANS IN PREP AREA/ALL POTS MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE SANTIZE &COMPLETE IMMERED IN EACH SINK, OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REMOVE RUSTY GREASE TRAY UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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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.//NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE,COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
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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.//SEE #29(MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & IN POOR REPAIR CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA)/MUST PAINT RAW WOODEN BOTTOM HALF OF DOOR FRAM FOR RESTROOM IN REAR.
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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.//SEE # 29(MUST HAVE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING LINE)/MUST REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON REAR WOMEN REST ROOM.
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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.//SEE #29(MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK.)/MUST REMOVE THREADS OFF FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA./BASE & SIDE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER/BASE OF FAUCET ON 2COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER/MUST PROPERLY REPAIR PIP UNDER 2 COMP. SINK HOLE IN PIP WITH RAGE STUFFED IN IT./MUST PLACE GAS GRILL FULLY UNDER HOOD VENTED OUT TO ROOF.
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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.//SEE #29(INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES IN KITCHEN AREA REACHEN COOLER FRONT OF GRILL .)MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE,DISH MACHINE OFF PREMISES.
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Jan 10, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE, PROTECTIVE FOOD CONTAINER FOR DELIVERED BREADS. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GLASS DOOR ON THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER REPAIRED LARGE CRACKS WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR.
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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. FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE INTO MENS WASHROOM CRACKED, NOT SEALED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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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. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE AND REAR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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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 PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR. MENS WASHROOM WASH BOWL NOT ATTACHED TO WALL AND WITH OPEN CREVICE ALONG WALL, MUST REPAIR.
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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. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED, ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL ARTICLES ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOR AGE INCLUDING BUCKETS/BUS PANS OF STANDING WATER.
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Mar 26, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cote Du Rhone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cote Du Rhone on file is from Jan 20, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cote Du Rhone?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cote Du Rhone.
Has Cote Du Rhone's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cote Du Rhone have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cote Du Rhone means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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