The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2016
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Score
The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop has been inspected 10 times since 2011. The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop was last inspected on Sep 15, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop dates to Sep 15, 2016.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR PREP, IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN SIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE COOK'S PREP AREA. ALSO, USE OF DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACE UNDER THE COFFEE/EXPRESSO MACHINE ON THE FRONT COUNTER. 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT; DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP SINK, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING, ABOVE THE TOILET ROOMS, IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, DUST BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHEILD IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF DINING ROOM, AND IN REAR PREP AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANADLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Jul 2, 2015
Reinspection
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: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE NORTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AT SWEET PREP AREA,ALSO PEELING PAINT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER RESERVOIR,TUBING AND SCREWS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN,PRESENTLY WATER DRAINS HALF ON FLOOR.REROUTE SAID PIPE. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND FOOD GRADE MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT BOTTOM SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FRONT SHELVES UNDER THE COUNTER TOP WITH DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE AREA. LAST METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED WITH DUST BUILD-UP,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: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA.NEED TO KEEP AREA DRY.DEBRIS,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER AND BETWEEN PIPE ON FLOOR,ALSO UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE NORTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AT SWEET PREP AREA,ALSO PEELING PAINT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.(MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM TOP/CLEAN AND SANITIZE)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FURNACE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHING APRONS, MOPS, AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS ALONG WALLS NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.(BOXES,ETC.)
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in the kitchen, instructed to replace.
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Jan 20, 2012
Routine
3 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PVC PIPE WITH FOOD GRADE UTENSILS TO STORE FOOD IN IT( OBSERVED ROLLED COOKIE DOUGH ROLLED IN PLASTIC AND STORED INSIDE THE PVC PIPE INSIDE THE COOLER).
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP).
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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 WALL AROUND PIPE IN WASHROOM(NEAR THE WINDOW).
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Jul 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON THE BASE OF FURNACE EQUIPMENT,AND RECLOCATE ICE MACHINE FROM MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET ROOM TO A MORE SANITARY AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET, TOILET BOWLS, 3COMP.SINKS, FILTERS ON HOOD,AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STAIR WELLS STORAGE CLOSET,AND AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA, AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AND IN FURNACE ROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSRAY CLUTTER IN UNDER STAIRWELL STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop on file is from Sep 15, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop.
Has The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Growling Rabbit a Cafe — Sweet Attila's a Bake Shop 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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