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RUMOR'S CAFE

5659 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RUMOR'S CAFE has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 24, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2013, found no infractions.

4 of 7 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: Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 24, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 November 24, 2010. 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2012. 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 2, 2010. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 22, 2012. For example: * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • 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
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Above violation still remaining.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Above violation still remaining.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Above violation still remaining.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Above violation still remaining.
  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers.must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields were missing in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Missing self closing mechanism to bathroom door shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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