Chicago · Official inspection records

RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA & PATIENT KITCHEN

836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA & PATIENT KITCHEN on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646022

Location recorded for this inspection · RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA & PATIENT KITCHEN · 836 W WELLINGTON AVE

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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645367

Location recorded for this inspection · RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA & PATIENT KITCHEN · 836 W WELLINGTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED COCKROACH INFESTATION. OVER 200 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILL AREA, DEEP FRYER AREA, VALVE ROOM/CLOSET LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAMER AREA, DRY STORAGE AREAS ON WALL/FLOOR AND RACKS, AND MAIN DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER HAND WASH SINKS, UNDER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP MOUNTED CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING, WITH A HOTEL PAN IN THE CABINET CATCHING THE WATER. NOTED IN THE DISH AREA ADJCENT TO ONE COMP SINK LEAKING FROM BASINS. IN MAIN DISH MACHINE AREA MULTIPLE PIPES LEAKING AND ONE CATCH BASIN AREA LEAKING FROM THE BASKET AND NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM PATIENT BEVERAGE PREP IS NOT EXTENDED ENOUGH TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2635083 CONDUCTED ON 04/15/2026. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#38) 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND 3 COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. (#55) 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, CEILING/WALL VENTS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635083

Location recorded for this inspection · RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA & PATIENT KITCHEN · 836 W WELLINGTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/ TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CUT MELON AT 56.6F YOGURT AT 55.8F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 53.6F, SLICED CHICKEN AT 56.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND 3 COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LOOSE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • COURTYARD CAFE836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ECOS CAFE836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ECOS CAFE836 W WELLINGTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3078476.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →