Room Forty Three
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Room Forty Three, the earliest from 2011. On Nov 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Room Forty Three is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE WHEELS AND THE WHEEL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT LEAST FOUR OPEN BAIT CUBES THAT HAD BEEN PLACED BY PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OPEN BAIT IS NOT ALLOWED AND SHOULD BE INCLOSED IN SOME FORM OF PROTECTVE COVERING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON OUTTER DOOR AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMED THAT WHEN IN USE TO CLEAN EVERY TWO HOURS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UP STAIRS MENS TOILET ROOM SEAL COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LOWER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM UP STAIRS AND THE UNISEX LOWER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND STANDING WATER UNDER BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. ALSO BEHIND THE CURTAIN ON THE LEFT WALL THE FLOOR OPENING MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Sep 22, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER UNIT. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND SIDE OF THE WALL AT THE LOWER PART OF THE STAIRCASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEWER LINES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER UNDER ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AUTO FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jun 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2011
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR BEHIND TABLE, BEHIND SEATS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT, OFFICE, NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS ON BRICKS IN BASEMENT BAR AREAS, CLOTH COVERINGS ON TOP OF TABLES/BARS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR TABLES, DIVIDER ON 1ST. FLOOR, SIDE OF TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, AND OFFICE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND AT WALL NEXT TO STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPER AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
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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 ALL TALL WEEDS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY GARBAGE AREA AND SEAL RODENT BURROW AT BUILDING BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Room Forty Three last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Room Forty Three on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Room Forty Three?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Room Forty Three.
Has Room Forty Three's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Room Forty Three have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Room Forty Three means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Room Forty Three inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Room Forty Three is inspected about once every two years on average.
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