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RUMI GRILL

1534 N MILWAUKEE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
13
Total Inspections
7.7%
Pass Rate
11
Failures

Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Result: Fail
25 violations
Key Violations:
|B:1-4,6,7;;|C;;|C) : MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.;;|D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC);;28|TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: -206.13(B) : OBSERVED A INSECT ZAPPER IN REAR PREP AREA HANGING FROM CEILING MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FLY LIGHT.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & BASEMENT STORE PROPERLY.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-304.11 : MUST STORE PERSONNEL BELONGS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES AND INSIDE OF DRINK COOLER WITH TCS FOODS (YOGURT).;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM UNISEX TOILET ROOM WALLS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 29, 2025

Result: Fail
22 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC);;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.;;28|TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A INSECT ZAPPER IN REAR PREP AREA HANGING FROM CEILING MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FLY LIGHT.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & BASEMENT STORE PROPERLY.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST STORE PERSONNEL BELONGS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES AND INSIDE OF DRINK COOLER WITH TCS FOODS (YOGURT).;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM UNISEX TOILET ROOM WALLS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 21, 2024

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS.

May 14, 2024

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2574753, DATED APRIL 21, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #58 ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGY CERTIFICATES ON SITE. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 26, 2024

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Apr 21, 2023

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED 3 LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE DISH AREA IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE SITE OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 14, 2023

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER COVERED IN BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FEMALE DISHWASHER RINSING AND WASHING UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. DISCUSSED PROPER DISHWASHING TECHNIQUES. INSTRUCTED TO RINSE, WASH, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS BEFORE RE-USING THEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE DISH AREA IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373459 DATED 6/9/2020: #53 " 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 9, 2020

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO DOOR LEADING TO REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEAR CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LONG GLUE PAPER HANGING IN BASEMENT COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS AND DOOR FRAME MADE OF RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 16, 2020

Result: Pass
0 violations

Apr 9, 2019

Result: Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED AT AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C);;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH THE NECESSARY ARTICLES GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING

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