Rainbow Chinese Kitchen

6046 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Chinese

Last inspected: May 29, 2019

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. Rainbow Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on May 29, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen is from May 29, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2019

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, ETC STORE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: : OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

May 21, 2019

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AT 71.1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FIT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET CRACKED ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, ETC STORE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND COB WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainbow Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen on file is from May 29, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen.

Has Rainbow Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rainbow Chinese Kitchen 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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