Uncle Remus
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2012
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Score
Uncle Remus has been inspected eight times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 7, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Uncle Remus dates to Mar 7, 2012.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Uncle Remus is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE ON FLOOR IN MIDDLE ST0RAGE ROOM; REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Feb 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE ON FLOOR IN MIDDLE ST0RAGE ROOM; REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Jan 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE ON FLOOR IN MIDDLE ST0RAGE ROOM; REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE FAUCET. (FAUCET WAS BROKEN AND DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE WITHOUT HOLDING IF WATER IS RUNNING AT A FULL PACE)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM MARCH 16, 2011 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW; MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOODED AREA ABOVE SMOKER IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SMOKE AND DUST, REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS.
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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. WALLS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT NEED DETAIL CLEANING, SOME AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT; REMOVE, SOME AREAS STAINED WITH GREASE AND SMOKE; CLEAN, SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE; PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOODED AREA ABOVE SMOKER IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SMOKE AND DUST, REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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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. WALLS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT NEED DETAIL CLEANING, SOME AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT; REMOVE, SOME AREAS STAINED WITH GREASE AND SMOKE; CLEAN, SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEED SHIELDS; PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE; PROVIDE.
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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. PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR.
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Mar 17, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Provide sink stoppers,latch for deep fryer,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.prep table,deep fryer,hood,coolers,pipes of equipment,floor mats. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Hole in floor in rear area near cooler.Replace damaged floor tiles.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Peeling paint on walls & ceiling.Clean walls throughout.Rear door in poor repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.Reattach spring on toilet room door.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.Low water pressure at sinks throughout,leaky faucets at 3-comp sink,tape from faucet of mopsink.
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Jan 20, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.Provide sink stoppers,latch for deep fryer,
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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.prep table,deep fryer,hood,coolers,pipes of equipment,floor mats.
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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.Hole in floor in rear area near cooler.Replace damaged floor tiles.
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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.Peeling paint on walls & ceiling.Clean walls throughout.Rear door in poor repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.Reattach spring on toilet room 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.Low water pressure at sinks throughout,leaky faucets at 3-comp sink,tape from faucet of mopsink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Remus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Remus on file is from Mar 7, 2012. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Remus?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Uncle Remus.
Has Uncle Remus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Remus have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Remus 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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