Rainbow Cone
163 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 18, 2025
Rainbow Cone was last inspected on September 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 18, 2025 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in right all gender washroom. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of front entrance double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed stoppers underneath three compartment sink of wash and sanitizer compartment leaking. Instructed to repair stoppers of wash and santizer compartments of three compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.16: observed no prep sink in prep area. Instructed to install a minimum of one prep sink for food preparartion, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any food prepartion area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in right all gender washroom. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed stoppers underneath three compartment sink of wash and sanitizer compartment leaking. Instructed to repair stoppers of wash and santizer compartments of three compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no prep sink in prep area. Instructed to install a minimum of one prep sink for food preparartion, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any food prepartion area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no commerical dumpster with commerical refuse removal on premise. Instructed facility to provide commerical dumpster with commerical refuse removal.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.