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Rice Bistro Chicago

2964 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Rice Bistro Chicago, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 8, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Rice Bistro Chicago since Jul 8, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rice Bistro Chicago is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
37
90
Jul 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/27/13 REPORT#1369316. 33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES, CLEAN FRYER AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. 35 CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST, REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. 41 INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SERIOUS VILATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
37
78
Sep 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES, CLEAN FRYER AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST, REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED TO REPLACED BADLY SOILED MOP HEADS. RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY.
41
82
May 3, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DIRT. MUST REMOVE.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DRY FOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
36
78
Apr 19, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice Bistro Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice Bistro Chicago on file is from Jul 8, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rice Bistro Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rice Bistro Chicago.

Has Rice Bistro Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rice Bistro Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rice Bistro Chicago 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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