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RL

115 E CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623440

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609522

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COLD LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION WHICH CONTAINS OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD I.E. LEMONS, COCKTAIL FRUITS, ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA; THE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE IN PLACE ARE SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN THE REMAINING SHIELDS ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448098

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COLD LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501430

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT WORN AWAY BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN LEVEL COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS ON THE KITCHEN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE KITCHEN LEVEL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AT THE EXPEDITING STATION ON THE KITCHEN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DAMP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199313

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 3-19-13 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED COVERED FROM VIEW BY ANOTHER FRAMED ITEM AND STORED BEHIND LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: EXPOSED TABLEWARES THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110308

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF WINE AND DRINK MIXES STORED IN THE SAME ICE BIN THAT IS USED TO SERVE CONSUMABLE ICE FOR DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE ICE USED TO KEEP THE BOTTLES COLD. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ICE FROM THE BIN AND REMOVED THE BOTTLES FROM THE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138236

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A LARGE 5 GAL CONTAINER OF CHICKEN STOCK AT 51.5F AT THE CENTER, CONTAINER PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD WITHIN 6 HOURS OR LESS. ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS NOTED AT DRAWER COOLERS, KINSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 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. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTE DTO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN AND MISSING WALLBASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
575222

Location recorded for this inspection · RL · 115 E CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ANY ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD COVERS ON DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. WORN-OUT RUBBER GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DRAWERS AT COOK'S LINE & BAKING STATION MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AT DISHROOMS & AT PREP STATIONS MUST BE KEPT DRY TO RPEVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FLOORS BEHIND SMALL ICE MACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ANY CAULKING THAT'S IN POOR REPAIR, ON SPLASHGUARDS AT DISHROOM & AROUND SINKS, MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK NOTED ON PIPE UNDER HANDSINK AT BAKING STATION-MUST FIX. THE CONDENSATION LINE AT BAR AREA MUST EXTEND INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 70224.

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