Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar

816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar was last inspected on Mar 12, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar since Mar 12, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2013

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: UNAPPROVED SOURCE:FOUND 10 BUTTER COOKIES ON COUNTER FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING AND NO INVOICE TO SHOW COOKIES COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/HAVE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND A CONTAINER OF ITALIAN BEEF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE-55.3F, STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. ITEM WAS DISCARDED, 2LBS. VALUED AT $20.OO. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD OVER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT COUNTER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AREA AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Oct 4, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXHAUST VENTS IN MENS OR WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar on file is from Mar 12, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rook Cafe and Smoothie Bar 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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