Rustik — Rusticos Grill

2515 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Rustik — Rusticos Grill has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 7, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Rustik — Rusticos Grill since Jun 7, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Rustik — Rusticos Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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. violation from 05-26-10 inspection CLEAN FLOORS IN WOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. VIOLATION FROM 05-26-10 INSPECTION 3COMP.SINK IN BAR TILTED AND NOT LETTING OUT WATER COMPLETELY, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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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. VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION 05-26-10 PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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. VIOLATION FROM 05-26-10 INSPECTION REMOVE CLUTTERS UNDER SHELF AT FRONT OFWALK IN COOLER IN REAR.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
5 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: 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. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AND ONE LIFE MICE NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.NOTED ABOUT 15-30MICE DROPPINGS AND ON LIFE MICE IN AN EMPTY PLASTIC BOWL ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF AT FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED WITH GAP OF ABOUT 1 3/4 - 2". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED FLOORS, AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR.WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-02-10.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN WOOD STORAGE BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. 3COMP.SINK IN BAR TILTED AND NOT LETTING OUT WATER COMPLETELY,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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 CLUTTERS UNDER SHELF AT FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR
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May 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rustik — Rusticos Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rustik — Rusticos Grill on file is from Jun 7, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rustik — Rusticos Grill?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rustik — Rusticos Grill.

Has Rustik — Rusticos Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustik — Rusticos Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rustik — Rusticos Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.