Rhapsody

1002 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

Rhapsody has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 7, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Rhapsody dates to Feb 7, 2019.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rhapsody trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT DESIGNED FOR THE WASHING OF HANDS. CURRENTLY ITS A 1 COMPARTMENT PREP TYPE SINK. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK DESIGNED FOR THE WASHING OF HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER (NOT IN USE FOR FOOD) BUT USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND DRY STORAGE NOT RODENTPROOF. MUST RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: DINING TABLES PRESET WITH EXPOSED TABLEWARE. MUST PROTECT UTENSILS OR REPLACE AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INCLUDING WEST WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET LOCATED WITHIN KITCHEN,ON WALL BEHIND SINGLE BURNER ON COOKING LINE AND WALLS IN BATHROOM IN REAR HALLWAY. RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU. MUST HAVE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE PRINTED ON MENUS.

Apr 5, 2018

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhapsody last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhapsody on file is from Feb 7, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhapsody?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rhapsody.

Has Rhapsody's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rhapsody have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rhapsody means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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