CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Rainbow Finer Food & Liquor on 08/11/2025.
Situated at 6316 S Ashland Avenue Chicago Illinois in Englewood, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
According to inspection records: "No valid city of chicago food service managers certificate on premises as required for the sell of fresh meat. 38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed evidence of pests on premises." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to FDA Sanitation Standards, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to temperature control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness According to USDA Safe Temperature Standards, Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Under current regulations, Rainbow Finer Food & Liquor faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2622037 |
| DBA Name | RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR |
| AKA Name | RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR |
| License # | 9138 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 6316 S ASHLAND AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60636 |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| 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 |
| & 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 |
| Latitude | 41.7789224055316 |
| Longitude | -87.66435268109221 |
| Location | (41.7789224055316 |
This inspection was conducted on August 11, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
