Raul's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2020
82
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Raul's Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Raul's Bar & Grill dates to Nov 20, 2020.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BAR. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/7/2019 REPORT 2291175 NOT CORRECTED: 58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
60
82
Jun 7, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS AFTER PREP DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
23
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SOUP, ETC.). MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED THERMOMETER. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
55
Aug 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THIS TIME. CHICKEN STOVE TOP 212*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND BAR BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH RESTROOMS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
78
Feb 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1546954 ON 5/1/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
38
90
Feb 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE FREEZER AND DISH STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1546954 ON 5/1/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THERE IS ROUGH PLASTER OVER THE CEILING AND WALLS, CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE WALL. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
38
82
May 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELF LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. DEFROST SAME.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED RECORDS, LOGS.
45
82
Jun 23, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF WITHIN KITCHEN. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. SURFACE MUST BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH PEELING TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. RESTORE SURFACES OR REPLACE MICROWAVE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN REAR CORNER OF KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP OF BROKEN CONCRETE. REMOVE ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTIAN.
34
86
Jun 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND NOT TO BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUND BEEF FOUND AT 60.3 F WITHIN REFRIGERATOR FOUND AT 60.1F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $10 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO SWITCH TO AN OUTSIDE SOURCE FOR ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS REINSPECTED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR DOOR. RODENTPROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING SHRIMP AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH PEELING TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. RESTORE SURFACES OR REPLACE MICROWAVE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN REAR CORNER OF KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP OF BROKEN CONCRETE. REMOVE ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTIAN.
34
70
May 23, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF A REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME ALSO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST PAINT FLOORS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING AT WALL BASE IS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREA BELOW WINDOW MUST REPAIR
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED
36
78
May 13, 2013
Routine
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 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF A REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME ALSO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST PAINT FLOORS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING AT WALL BASE IS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREA BELOW WINDOW MUST REPAIR
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED
36
74
Dec 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. STEAK,SHRIMP.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ALONG YHE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
34
86
Jan 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. REMOVE SAME.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME. BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.
42
86
Feb 9, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE AT ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
38
95
Feb 1, 2010
Routine
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX. 100 OR MORE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN LOWER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,ALONG WALL BASES.REAR GARBAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO NOTED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.,SEAL HOLES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/1/10.
18
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.RUSTY PREP TABLE IN BAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH AREA.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE AT ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
38
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.REACH IN FREEZER.
40
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raul's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raul's Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 20, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raul's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Raul's Bar & Grill.
Has Raul's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Raul's Bar & Grill 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 Raul's 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.
Nearby Restaurants