Rice Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2017
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Rice Cafe stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Rice Cafe since Jan 12, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE MOP ROOM IS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED; SALMON, TUNA, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. RUST ON RACKS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED 1-DOOR COOLER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, DEEP BLACK GROOVES ARE PRESENT. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GARBAGE BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED. REPAIR RUST ON RACKS, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS AND DEFROST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN; STOVE, FRYER, WOK STOVE, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR SURFACE IF THE 1-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. BEVERAGE STATION OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. STICKY CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING, REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT AREAS. WALL DAMAGE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS AND SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DINING, KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WERE NEEDED, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO, LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT LINES OF DISH MACHINE ,IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK,ON WALLS AND IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/16.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM INERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. SIGHTED 100 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INSIDE PANEL OF WOK STATION AND KETTLES INSIDE & ON STOVE AND OVEN, ON SIDE OF STOVE IN BETWEEN STOVE AND PREP TABLE, WOK STATION UNDER SIDE , INSIDE FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER ,ON SIDE VENT COVER OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,NEAR MOTOR OF 1ST FL. REACH IN FREEZER,ON WALL BEHIND LINES OF DISH MACHINE, UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT ON & INSIDE OF CEILING TILES AND CRACKS AND CREVICES. ALSO REAR DOORS HAS AN APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM. ALSO SIGHTED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.RODENT PROOF DOOR. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/31/16.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS,FREEEZER,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER AT WAIT STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN AND HAND SINK IN MOP SINK CLOSET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOOR GASKETS OF ALL COOOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,MOPSINK CLOSET AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WAIT STATION AREA,PREP AREA,BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING DOOR TRIM NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND OBSERVED 2 LEAKS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ON TO WOK EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS NEAR WAIT STATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 46.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2LBS.RAW CHICKEN AT 47.8F,.5 LBS. RAW CRAB 44.9F,46.9F,47.5F,48.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.2.5 LBS. $12. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) CHLORINE AT 0 P.P.M. NOT SANITIZING. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. SIGHTED 200 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOWELS ON TOP OF WOK STATION, INSIDE & ON STOVE AND OVEN, ON SIDE OF STOVE IN BETWEEN STOVE AND PREP TABLE, WOK STATION UNDER SIDE AND LEGS, INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYER CABINET, ON CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER FLOOR MATS AND BASEMENT,ON SIDE VENT COVER OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,NEAR MOTOR OF 1ST FL. REACH IN FREEZER,ON WALL BEHIND LINES OF DISH MACHINE, UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS HAS AN APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM. TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR. EVIDENCE OF APPX. APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT SUMP PUMP ROOM. ALSO SIGHTED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND SCREEN DOOR. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/29/16.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ( RICE,CRAB,CHICKEN,COOKED TOFU,SALMON)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL AND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP TABLES,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS,FREEEZER,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER AT WAIT STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN AND HAND SINK IN MOP SINK CLOSET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOOR GASKETS OF ALL COOOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,MOPSINK CLOSET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE COVER/DOOR FOR CRAWL SPACE ACCESS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,PREP AREA,BASEMENT AREAS,HOLES IN LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING DOOR TRIM NEXT TO DISH MACHINE ,DAMAGED WALL ON EXTERIOR SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MOPSINK CLOSET,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS NEAR WAIT STATION,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND CASHIER AREA AND FROM SHELVING UNITS INDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 3 LBS $22 AT 68.8F AND 2 LBS AT BEEF $20 AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. CHLORINE TEST WAS AT 0 PPM DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AROUND OPENING OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT BETWEEN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS. OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE WOMENS AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATION WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DOOR IN THE SUSHI BAR. (NO BARRIER TO PROTECT THE SUSHI BAR FROM ANYBODY ENTERING THE SUSHI BAR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
7 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: EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RRODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRY CLEANED UTENSILS COUNTER IN THE WAIT STATAION AREA. AND ALSO BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR IN THE SUSHI BAR. (NO BARRIER TO PROTECT THE SUSHI BAR FROM ANYBODY ENTERING THE SUSHI BAR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(B)
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Dec 16, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN OFF. UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER.NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT SINK. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AND GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER. MUST USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVER STATION UNTIL KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT KITCHEN OR SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED DAMAGED TILES AROUND SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SHELVING UNDER COFFEE STATION DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DIRTY CUTTING BOARD USED AS SHELVING IN SAME COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AND EMPLOYEE STARTING SHIFT NOTED WITH AN EXTREMELY DIRTY APRON. MUST WEAR CLEAN UNIFORMS.
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Mar 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2013
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 46.5F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS BEEF AT 47.6F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 2 LBS SHRIMP AT 46.5F, 10 LBS COOKED TOFU AT 46.4F. ALSO OBSERVED 8 LBS COOKED RICE AT 96.9F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED NOODLES INSIDE UNUSED STEAM TABLE ON COOKS LINE AT 56.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS WHILE A PAN WAS BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-7-12 NOT CORRECTED. #21-NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE HELD AND PREPARED. EMPLOYEE TELEPHONED HIS WIFE DURING THE INSPECTION WHO ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER WITH A COPY OF A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION #9720052 WITH EXAM DATE 1-23-13. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD CONTAINERS, CARDBOARD AND A BAG OF FOOD GARBAGE NOTED ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS AND OTHER PAPER DEBRIS ON SHELVING ALONG OUTSIDE WALL OF BUILDING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CLEAN ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-7-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.#34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.#35-CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN ABOVE BOX FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET BROKEN, SEALED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 7, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5-44.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 60.4F, MUSSELS AT 48.2F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF NOODLES STORED IN A BUCKET MARKED "ECOLAB DETERGENT." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED BOTH BUCKETS OF NOODLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2011
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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT SHELVING AT SERVER STATION.REAR EXIT KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AND ALONG ALL SIDES OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY NOTED HOLES IN WALLS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
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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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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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. FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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. MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND DIRTY SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE SHIELD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-09 #154911 NOT CORRECTED. #33-GREASE ON WIRE RACK SHELVING ABOVE PREP COOLER, MUST REMOVE. #34-REMOVE GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.#35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM REAR WALL IN KITCHEN.#38- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. WIRE SHELVING ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
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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. FLOOR UNDER SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL. CRACKED/MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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. WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS/BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST CLEAN. BLACK MOLDY CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rice Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rice Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Rice Cafe.
Has Rice Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rice Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rice Cafe 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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