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RICE'N BREAD

3435 N SHEFFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RICE'N BREAD has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 8, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 1, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2015. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 5, 2015. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 13, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP REFRIGERATOR(EASTERN MOST). FOUND 20 POUNDS OF POTATOES AT 49.5F, 11 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.2F, AND 1.5 POUNDS OF EGGS AT 50.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF) STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (NOODLES AND ONIONS). OPERATOR CORRECTED UPON NOTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO STORE ALL FOODS IN ORDER OF FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE WITH THE LOWEST FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE ITEMS ON THE HIGHEST SHELF RANGING TO THE HIGHEST FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE ITEMS ON THE LOWEST SHELF. MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN VARIOUS FRIDGES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL COVING ALONG ALL WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA (WHERE COVING IS NOT INSTALLED CURRENTLY) AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR GROUT BY THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINES, SURROUNDING AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/13/14 REPORT# 1092823,(30)OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE LABELED AND STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALL TO GO ITEMS THAT ARE PRE-PACKAGED MUST BE LABELED WITH RESTAURANT NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENT LIST, AND ALLERGENS.(34)OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.(38)INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DISH RACK.(41) OBSERVED CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS INDOORS, PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATORS. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN
  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED 10 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.7 DEGREES ON THE PREP TABLE BEING DEFROSTED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 22 EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 84.5 DEGREES. DISCARDED, DENATURED, AND INFORMED THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE LABELED AND STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALL TO GO ITEMS THAT ARE PRE-PACKAGED MUST BE LABELED WITH RESTAURANT NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENT LIST, AND ALLERGENS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS BEHIND AND ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND DIRT BUILD UP ON TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DISH RACK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN MULTIPLE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS INDOORS, PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED OUT OF ICE IN A SANITARY MANNER.
  6. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND DISHES AT MIDDLE COUNTER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY PROTECTED. ADDITIONAL COUNTER HEIGHT NEEDED TO PROTECT DISHES FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.(ABOUT 6INCHES).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR TILES WITH NO GROUTING AT REAR EXIT AREAS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT FAUCET. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.

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