Rendevouz Cafeteria & Patient Kitchen
836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 29, 2026
Rendevouz Cafeteria & Patient Kitchen was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 29, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in rear prep area with a build-up of black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Also black slime at exterior of unit between ice bin and top part of the unit. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED COCKROACH INFESTATION. OVER 200 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILL AREA, DEEP FRYER AREA, VALVE ROOM/CLOSET LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAMER AREA, DRY STORAGE AREAS ON WALL/FLOOR AND RACKS, AND MAIN DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils improperly stored under hand wash sinks, under hot holding equipment and storage cabinets throughout prep and service areas, instructed to remove and properly store all utensils.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the prep cooler near dry storage area. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of food debris on tabletop mounted can opener located in the rear prep area. Must remove debris and clean unit after each use.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one compartment sink in prep area leaking, with a hotel pan in the cabinet catching the water. Noted in the dish area adjcent to one comp sink leaking from basins. In main dish machine area multiple pipes leaking and one catch basin area leaking from the basket and not draining properly. Noted drain pipe from patient beverage prep is not extended enough to reach floor drain. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile grout, damaged floor tiles and coving throughout prep and storage areas. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2635083 CONDUCTED ON 04/15/2026. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#38) 6-501.112: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND 3 COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. (#55) 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, CEILING/WALL VENTS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink faucets in staff locker room/ toilet room not properly maintain with hot water running longer than 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside cold holding unit to be improper: cut melon at 56.6f yogurt at 55.8f, cottage cheese at 53.6f, sliced chicken at 56.6f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $250.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches under dry storage racks and 3 comp sink area, instructed to remove dead roaches and clean and sanitize said area.
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 1 comp sink across from ice machine in rear prep area with loose faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, s. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.