Rabbits Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
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Rabbits Bar & Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 26, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Rabbits Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DICLOSURE AND REMINDER ASTERISK ALL FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 N O CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. TO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WOMENS'S WASHROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE SECOND FLOOR AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, BEER COOLER AND SODA DRAIN LINE BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA, PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN KEG COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SECURITY ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION NEXT TO FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST UNDERNEATH COUNTER AROUND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE/OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLER (COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving(front counter areas) need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 comparment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning. floors in storage room need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in display cooler shall be provided. Light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean need cleaning, vents(ventilation) need cleaning.
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Jun 17, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAND AND THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLER, WALLS BEHIND THE FRYER, CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE PLUMBING PIPES BY THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE PLUMBING PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE GAME ROOM, AND SEAL ALL THE GAP ALONG THE KITCHEN CABINETS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM . MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL THE STOCKS,ITEMS, ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rabbits Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rabbits Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rabbits Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rabbits Bar & Grill.
Has Rabbits Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rabbits Bar & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rabbits Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rabbits Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rabbits Bar & Grill is inspected about once every two years on average.
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