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RAINBOW CONE

9233 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

ICE CREAM SHOP

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RAINBOW CONE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2631373

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS BEHIND FREEZER, UNDER 3 COMP SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2617737

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2617320

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL ROOM IN THE CORNER AREA AND 40 OR MORE IN THE CORNER AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOLES IN THE LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF THE TOOL ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL. OBSERVED THE CEILING OF THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THAT AREA OF THE CEILING ONTO THE FLOOR; REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CEILING OF ONE SMALL STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2594754

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A DISPLAY OF FRESHLY MADE DONUT HOLES WITH PROPER SIGNAGE OF DISPLAY ONLY, HOWEVER DONUTS ARE FRESH AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DONUTS UNACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS BY STORING BEHIND COUNTER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN CAKE FREEZERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OR REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDSINK IN CAKE DECORATING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT, REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE ENTIRE DONUT FRYER MUST BE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2583128

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2577068

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, WALL AND CEILING DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576724

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68.2F)AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM CONES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FODD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVEDPEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, WALL AND CEILING DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523516

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHAGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR SOUTH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND CONES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN PREP, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL NEAR REAR SOUTH EXIT AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2365673

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2365326

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F MILK INSIDE COOLER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED (TCS) FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED APPROX 3LBS AT COST APPROX $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST # 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD OR PROPERLY SHIELD/ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2268670

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM INCLUDING NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EAST REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD OR PROPERLY SHIELD/ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAING AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN EAST WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2229686

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW CONE · 9233 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: -102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH( WESTERN SIDE) ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM LEFT SIDE AND CENTER AREAS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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