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RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR

6316 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2640039

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2637552

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( slicing deli meat ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Deli meat food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No Chlorine sanitizer test on site for 3-comp dish washing facility, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Minor leak noted under 3-comp sink, drain line, instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: No Food handler training certificate for deli station staff. instructed to obtain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2622339

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SELL OF FRESH MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2622037

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SELL OF FRESH MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE BUTCHER AREA ON THE PREP TABLES AND IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PROCESSING ROOM IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SAW; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR PAINT EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PALLETS USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE WALK-IN UNIT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BUTCHER AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2464107

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICING TURKEY,HAM,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED FROZEN MEATS WITH NO LABELS: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY FREEZER WITH NAME, DATE AND WEIGHT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2356086

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICING TURKEY,HAM,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR ICE MACHINE BAGGING AREA THAT IS SOLD TO THE PUBLIC.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: NO VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR BUTCHER AND MEAT HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2355828

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURES MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR BUTCHER AND MEAT HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1977037

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND 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: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976634

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SELLS RAW MEAT AND SLICES DELI MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547384 ON 8/12/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - IMPROPER STORAGE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE, USING NETTING. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND USING CARDBOARD AS CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. 36 - LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547384

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND 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: IMPROPER STORAGE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE, USING NETTING. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND USING CARDBOARD AS CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT DRY, SOME WATER. INSTD TO KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307721

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1401891 DATE 03/12/2014 INSPECTORS BADGE#333. FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE THICK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1401891

Location recorded for this inspection · RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR · 6316 S ASHLAND 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: MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DAIRY/BEER/LUNCH MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE BY THE TOILET ROOM.

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