Rainbow
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Rainbow, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 5, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rainbow is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY (3) METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Dec 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITH PREPARATION DATE OR EXPIRATION DATE ALL READY TO EAT COOKED FOOD THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER( 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). 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 REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE PREP AREA PREP TABLE BY THE DEEP FYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FOR SANITARY ITEMS.
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May 31, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING/WALLS ABOVE THE HOOD IN COOK LINE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ALL SMALL WALL VENT COVER ABOVE THE HOOD IN COOK LINE WITH DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST/GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 8 (RODENT)MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY 10 (RODENT)MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND THE WEST REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND APPROXIMATELY 8 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,ALSO APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FURNACE CLOSET.THE KITCHEN REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1981547 DATED:01/17/2017. 32 OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT KITCHEN STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 35 DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 41 ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/19/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT KITCHEN STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Oct 28, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS STORED IN FREEZER AND COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINET, STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTIALTION COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT INSTALLED INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST FAN.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROEPRLY STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND FREEZER BAGS AND LABEL AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, SINKS, UTENSILS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATA/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO, TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE CLOSET AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DUST ON HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Jul 9, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD/COVING BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Jul 5, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainbow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainbow on file is from Sep 5, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainbow?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rainbow.
Has Rainbow's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rainbow have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rainbow 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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