Rainforest Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2019
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Score
Rainforest Cafe has been inspected 17 times since 2010. Rainforest Cafe was last inspected on Oct 31, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Rainforest Cafe since Oct 31, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Rainforest Cafe's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE FOOD THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER TOOLS FOR EASY DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAR VIEW.
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRE SIFTER NOTED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS THAT MAY POSE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER TOOLS FOR EASY DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
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Apr 19, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE PRE-SET AT DINING ROOM TABLES WITHOUT PROPER COVERING. ALL PRE-SET SILVERWARE MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Jul 17, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR PANEL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERNAL MILK REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER INACCURATE. INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO REFLECT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE OF 40.3F.
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Feb 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A COOK PLACING HAMBURGER BUNS ON PLATES WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 140F WHILE MACHINE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE.CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRINT, INSTRUCTED WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE AND OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON PLASTIC ICE TUBE INSIDE ICE MACHINE (LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE). MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBE IN ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PANTRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING WATER ON SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY SHELF UNDER SAID ICE BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SURFACE OF PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG COOKLINE PEELING/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, SURFACE OF FLOOR MUST BE EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS S ON WALLS AT CHANGO AREA. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 20, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT STAIN AND DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 4, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT STAIN AND DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.6F STORED IN TIGHT LID PLASTIC CONTAINER, ITEM STORED IN WALK-IN A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $35.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO KLABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BTEWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VACUUM BREAKER AT A FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTACHED, DAMAGED ONE AT MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND REPAIR DAMAGED ONE.
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Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE INTERIOR METAL FRAME OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (LEFT COOLER) IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. THE METAL PANEL BELOW THE DISHMACHINE (LEFT HAND SIDE), IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL, MUST FIX & SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: WATER LEAKING ON FAUCETS OF HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM, THE BOTTOM PIPE OF BAR HANDSINK, & A PIPE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Apr 7, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OBSERVED BAR HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (BY FRYERS).
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May 28, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainforest Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainforest Cafe on file is from Oct 31, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainforest Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rainforest Cafe.
Has Rainforest Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainforest Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rainforest Cafe 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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