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ROOK CAFE AND SMOOTHIE BAR

816 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROOK CAFE AND SMOOTHIE BAR on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1453658

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOK CAFE AND SMOOTHIE BAR · 816 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

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
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1114719

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOK CAFE AND SMOOTHIE BAR · 816 S MICHIGAN AVE

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 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1114708

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOK CAFE AND SMOOTHIE BAR · 816 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNAPPROVED SOURCE:FOUND 10 BUTTER COOKIES ON COUNTER FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING AND NO INVOICE TO SHOW COOKIES COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/HAVE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A CONTAINER OF ITALIAN BEEF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE-55.3F, STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. ITEM WAS DISCARDED, 2LBS. VALUED AT $20.OO. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD OVER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING IN DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AREA AND ORGANIZE AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1096563

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOK CAFE AND SMOOTHIE BAR · 816 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXHAUST VENTS IN MENS OR WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60605

233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2188890.

Food Inspections

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