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Rumor's Cafe

5659 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 29, 2012
100
Score
Low Risk

Rumor's Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 29, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Rumor's Cafe since May 29, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rumor's Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED/POSTED, FROM DATED 12/2/2010. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY/POST SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010B
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #88612 DATED 12/2/2010. #35-CEILING IN THE PREP AREA HAD PEELING PAINT,SHALL BE REPAIR. #36-LIGHT SHIELD WERE MISSING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SHALL BE PROVIDED. #37- MISSING SELF CLOSING MECHANISM IN BATHROOM DOORS, SHALL BE PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Nov 24, 2010
Routine
9 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/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, rear exit door in kitchen area not rodent proofed, door had gaps of 1/4 inch on bottom, side of door, shall be repair. Found rodent droppings(30 ) in rear kitchen areas, and in front bar areas(20 Found/Observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, rear exit door in rear kitchen not rodent proofed, door had gaps (1/4 inch)on bottom, side of door. Found rodent droppings(30 ) in rear kitchen areas, also found rodent droppings (20 )in front counter(bar area), and storage room (10 ).Citation issued #H000063584, with a court date of 1/06/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers.must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged missing ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, dining rooms, and bathrooms shall be repair/replaced.Walls in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields were missing in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Missing self closing mechanism to bathroom door shall be provided.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rumor's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rumor's Cafe on file is from May 29, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rumor's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rumor's Cafe.

Has Rumor's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rumor's Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rumor's Cafe 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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