Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
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Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush has been inspected 26 times since 2010. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 13 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BOTTOM FLOOR KITCHEN WITH A CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PRODUCES A MINIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NOT CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLIVES AND FRUIT UNCOVERED IN BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN AND RACKS IN DISH AREA WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND RACKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BINS TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR DISHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WITH OPEN HOLE AND LEAK IN COAT ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND PATCH HOLE.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS: TOPPINGS LINE COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, VEGETABLE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLERS, AND CEASE USE OF COOLERS TO STORE TCS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. TAGGED BOTH COOLERS FOR RE-INSPECTION ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM BOTH COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING: SAUSAGE AT 48.7F, DICED HAM AT 47.1F, RED SAUCE AT 50.1F, COCKTAIL SAUCE AT 54.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER PREP AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIFE, TONGS) STORED IN STILL WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN BUCKET AT THE 2ND STORY MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN-USE UTENSILS FROM STILL WATER AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (PLATES) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF ALONG THE 2ND STORY MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EQUIPMENT COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVEN, SALAMANDER BROILER) AT THE 2ND STORY MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE BASEMENT BAR AREA ICE BASIN DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE 2ND STORY SERVER PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT OR NEAR OR ALL HANDWASHING LAVATORIES IF PAPER TOWELS ARE USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORNER OF BASE COVING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (NEAR UPRIGHT OVEN) TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE COVING AND FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HELD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER 2ND FLOOR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS COOKED PASTA RANGING BETWEEN 50.0F- AND 59.5F AND COOKED SOUPS @54.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. INSTURTCD TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PASTA COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA 2ND FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPEERATURE @ 58.1F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, SOUP, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DSICARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING, PASTAS, SHRIMP, SLICED TOMATOES, SOUPS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR VEAL PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND AMAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LITTLE TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SPACE ON 2ND FLOOR CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND STORE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER. MUST OBTIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found 8 live cockroaches at 2nd and 1st floor kitchens behind prep coolers and around electric boxes. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly trap installed above 1st floor prep table, instructed to keep away from open food areas.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Rusty surfaces at 2nd floor prep cooler, instructed to eliminate.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up noted on 2nd floor kitchen ceiling open vent, instructed to install a deflector or a filter to cover open vent.
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Nov 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES AT 3RD FLOOR KITHCHEN UNDER SMALL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Nov 10, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED BEEF LASAGNA IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/19/2021 REPORT 2509999 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BACK WALL AND WALLBASE BEHIND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE 2ND FLOOR PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED AND DOES NOT OPERATE WITHOUT OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER FILLS THE BASIN AND DOES NOT DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE 1ST FL HOT WATER DISH MACHINE, 10 ON THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE 1ST FL COFFEE PREP STATION, 10 UNDERNEATH THE 1ST FL FLOOR MAT STORAGE SHELVING, AND 10 IN THE 2ND FLOOR PATIO FURNITURE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED TILES AND TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT.
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May 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BACK WALL AND WALLBASE BEHIND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DOOR HINGES ON 2-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND FOOD SCRAPS, PLASTIC, EMPTY BOTTLES, AND CARDBOARD ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN DISHES STORED ON SHELVES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DOOR HINGES ON 2-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED ON TOP OF LARGE PIECE OF WOOD. OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACES FOR REFUSE MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT; MUST REMOVE WOOD OR RELOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BACK WALL AND WALLBASE BEHIND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 18, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT DOOR SEATING AREA TABLES ARE PLACES LESS THAN 6 FEET APART, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP TABLES NO LESS THAN 6 FEET APART. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. IF INSPECTED AGAIN AND NON-COMPLIANCE CONTINUED A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED.
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Jun 25, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE THAT WAS MODIFIED FROM A HIGH TEMP NO DISPENSING SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 LBS OF CHEESE CAKE AND WHIP CREAM STORED AT 72.1F IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41 F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 73.4F WHERE TCS FOODS STORED IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. BY THE THE END OF INSPECTION COOLER TEMP CAME DOWN TO 40F. POWER PLUG WAS REMOVED ACCIDENTALLY
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Feb 15, 2019
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOOD STAIRS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT, LOOSE BOARDS, CHIPPED WOOD. MUST REPAIR, REFINISH, AND MAINTAIN TO BE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR COVING IN THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA PEELING OFF AND MISSING IN PLACES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED, BROKEN, AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND THE 4TH FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AND EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHEESE AT 55.0 F, COOKED BROCCOLI AT 56.0 F, COOKED ASPARAGUS AT 55.0 F, ANGEL HAIR PASTA AT 56.0, FETUCCINI AT 55.0 FAND MEAT BALLS AT 55.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH PASTA STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER (BY PASTA COOKING STATION) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.0 F, FOUND COOKED PASTA, COOKED BROCCOLI, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOUSRE AND REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY DISHMACHINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT ABOVE LOWERE LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY DISHMACHINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN COOLERS THERMOMETERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TOMATO, LETTUCE AND CHEESE) STORED IN THE SAME PAN WITH A STACK OF RAW BEEF PATTIES IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAW MEAT STORED BELOW SUCH FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSER DRAIN LINE NOT DRAINING AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING A FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR WALLS BEHIND SHEETS OF WALL COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING A SELF-CLOSER AND A HANDS WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE AIR FILTERS COVERING THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH PIECES OF STRING HANGING FROM THE AIR FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AIR FILTERS UNDER THE AIR VENTS TO COVER FILTERS AND PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OVER THE PREP AREA.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL/REPLACE LOOSE COVING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN IN FRONT OF STOVE.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.3F TO 53.3 WITH FOODS SUCH AS VEAL AT 47.4 AND CHICKEN AT 47.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-7855. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) #H000090527.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER: PORK AT 47.4, CHICKEN AT 47.2, SALMON AT 47.3F, VEAL AT 47.4F ALONG WITH MUSSELS, CLAMS AND ASSORTED VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF FOOD TO BE 90 LBS AT $574.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON COOKS LINE SMALL TWO DOOR AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LEGS ON SAME SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER, USING INVERTED METAL PANS FOR SUPPORT. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE. MISSING WALL COVING AT ENTRANCE TO 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST SEAL/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 29, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Jul 15, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.(60.3F AND 51.2F) TAGGED 2 COOLERS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 15 POUNDS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 60.2F, 4POUNDS JUMBO SHRIMP AT 50.8F, 5 POUNDS CALAMARI AT 50.3F, 5 POUNDS HARDBOILED EGGS AT 89.6F, AND 2 POUNDS SALAMI AT 52.1F. APPROXIMATELY 31 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $150.00. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE 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: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Sep 10, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL WHITE POWDER FOOD CONTAINERS. FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS FOOD SCOOPS, MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL ICE BIN COVERS IN BAR AND OUT SIDE SERVICE STATION. MUST FIX EXPOSED INSULATION AT THE SIDE OF FREEZER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES ABOVE COOKING AREA IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART EASY TO MONITOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS AND BAGS STORED IN KITCHEN FOOD STORAGE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
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Aug 24, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: (7-38-005 B2) SOURCE OF SHELLFISH UNKNOWN. FOUND 2-SMALL CONTAINERS OF RAW MUSSELS & 2-SMALL CONTAINERS OF RAW CLAMS IN COOLER-WITHOUT THE SHELLFISH TAGS. PRODUCT WAS PROPERLY DISPOSED OF. (TOTAL VALUE==$25.00 AT 8 POUNDS-TOTAL WEIGHT). Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TEST TRIPS NEEDED AT SANITIZING SINKS-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: COMPRESSORS/FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, EXHAUST VENT OF THE DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR OF FRYER, CABINETS UNDER WAIT STAFF STATIONS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES & POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM (2ND FLOOR) MUST BE ADDRESSED, & KEPT DRY. FLOOR AREA AROUND THE BOOSTER HEATER OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN OR OPEN GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS & BASEBOARD TILES MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KTCHEN MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION FROM PIPES UNDER ICE BINS MUST BE ADDRESSED; FAUCET HEAD OF 2-COMP. SINK (1ST FLOOR) MUST BE FIXED. MISSING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM-MUST REPLACE. 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.
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, KNIFE HOLDER IN NEED OF REPLACING OR CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP: COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING TABLE, BREAD TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM BUILD-UP. FLOORS IN REAR SALAD AREA ON 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR AT BOTH WAIT AREAS. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.WALLS IN BOTH DISH AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS.WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUIL-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush.
Has Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush 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 Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosebud-Rush — Rosebud on Rush is inspected around two times per year on average.
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