Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301114
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202816
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT'
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202798
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FOUND 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND 15-20 IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECHICIAN TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT'
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202725
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND ONE-DOOR COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND 1 -DOOR COOLER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326626
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE BACK DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND BETWEEN THEM FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. FOUND FOUND 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND ONE-DOOR COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD,FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FIVE AIR VENTS UNDER THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU OUT, SEAL OPENING ON WALLS AND CEILING, REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPTMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND 1 -DOOR COOLER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202443
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HUNDREDS OF WHITE BUCKETS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202427
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE BACK DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. FOUND 40 TO 50 FRUIT FLYES FLYING AROUND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FIVE AIR VENTS UNDER THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAD DUST BUILDUP.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HUNDREDS OF WHITE BUCKETS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547669
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN COOLERS,FRYERS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR HALLWAY.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547633
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALSO NO CURRENT LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/23/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN COOLERS,FRYERS.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
455821
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284980
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284769
Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC · 5611 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON NEXT VISIT, AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE AND OBSERVED 60 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. LAST INSPECTION REPORT AND SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AREA
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60644
121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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