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Fat Rice

2955-2957 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Fat Rice stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Aug 28, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fat Rice dates to Aug 28, 2015.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR, MUST BE SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP AREA.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.------MUST FIX COLD FAUCET HANDLE WITH LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45
86
Apr 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine areas not clean, need cleaning(coreners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had exposed plaster, damaged in bsmt storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
41
82
Oct 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS UNDER THE HOOD HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AREA. ALSO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOTH BASEMENTS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
38
86
Oct 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT EXPOSED BARE BRICK IN FOOD PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SEAL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT BAR AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK BY DRAIN BOARD AREA, AND PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT SAME AREA
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
38
78
May 8, 2012
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Rice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Rice on file is from Aug 28, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Rice?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Rice.

Has Fat Rice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Rice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Rice 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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