Real Comfort American Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Real Comfort American Kitchen six times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Real Comfort American Kitchen since Oct 6, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Real Comfort American Kitchen on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF TRASH AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR IN BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NNOT IN USE.
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN AND UNDER THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE THE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IF NEEDED AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1467444 ON 8-21-14. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER SEEPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND NOTED LEAKS AT THE STOPPERS UNDERNEATH THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS. MUST MAKE ALL NECCESSARY REPAIRS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2013
License
8 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: LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) AS REQUIRED FOR BOOK, A MAP OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND BUILDING HAS BRICKS AND OTHER DEBRIS; MUST REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN, CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR GARAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER NOT SEALED; MUST SEAL WALL. SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL BASE WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND GARAGE AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Real Comfort American Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Real Comfort American Kitchen on file is from Oct 6, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Real Comfort American Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Real Comfort American Kitchen.
Has Real Comfort American Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Real Comfort American Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Real Comfort American 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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