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REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN

1045 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763980

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 W MADISON ST

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448020

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 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: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AT REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF TRASH AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT REAR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR IN BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NNOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515210

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 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 SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN AND UNDER THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM AS NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE THE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IF NEEDED AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496212

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1467444 ON 8-21-14. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467444

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER SEEPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND NOTED LEAKS AT THE STOPPERS UNDERNEATH THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS. MUST MAKE ALL NECCESSARY REPAIRS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369268

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361067

Location recorded for this inspection · REAL COMFORT AMERICAN KITCHEN · 1045 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: LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) AS REQUIRED FOR BOOK, A MAP OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: REAR OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND BUILDING HAS BRICKS AND OTHER DEBRIS; MUST REMOVE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN, CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR GARAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER NOT SEALED; MUST SEAL WALL. SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL BASE WHERE MISSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND GARAGE AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

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501 of 646 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 2284667.

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