Rinconcito Cubano Rest
Last inspected: May 22, 2017
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Across the available record, Rinconcito Cubano Rest has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Rinconcito Cubano Rest's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 22, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON TOP OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CEILING PIPES ABOVE HOOD AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KIKTCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS ON A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 POUNDS OF CHICKEN (VALUED AT $60) AT 49.8F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS IN KITCHEN MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 APPROXIMATELY 20-LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA HOVERING AROUND RIPED PLANTAIN BOX.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES. THE FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNUSED GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MOP UP AND KEEP FLOORS DRY ALONG PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS OVER THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: --OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA HOVERING AROUND RIPED PLANTAIN BOX.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES. THE FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNUSED GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MOP UP AND KEEP FLOORS DRY ALONG PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS OVER THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 8, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
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Apr 26, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, BACKING UP INTO TO OTHER SINKS, SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK RODDED AND GREASE TRAP CLEANED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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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 REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, WOOD SHELVING, WOOD COUNTER LEGS, ETC., ANY TYPE OF WOOD SURFACES MUST BE REPAINTED, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESP. BY STOVE AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SPACE FOR WANTED ITEMS, AND DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER
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May 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH REAR DRY STOIRAGE SHELVINGS,IN SIDE CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS/SHELVINGS.
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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 BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE WALL MEET FLOOR BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FRONT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN WALLS IN KITCHEN,AND STORE PROPERLY.
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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. CLEAN EDGES AND GAS PIPE LINE FIXTURE ON HOOD DRIPPING OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Cubano Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Cubano Rest on file is from May 22, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Cubano Rest?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Cubano Rest.
Has Rinconcito Cubano Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito Cubano Rest have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rinconcito Cubano Rest 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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