Rainbow Finer Food & Liquor

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 28, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Deli meat food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No Chlorine sanitizer test on site for 3-comp dish washing facility, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Minor leak noted under 3-comp sink, drain line, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No Food handler training certificate for deli station staff. instructed to obtain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Aug 18, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Aug 11, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain floors in rear storage area, butcher area and walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Dec 28, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic has no valid city of of chicago sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a employee health policy as required or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a garbage can with lid in washrooms as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jan 2, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: NO VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Dec 23, 2019 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand washing cleanser in the mens and womens staff toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine with a black mold like substance inside. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food temperatures measuring devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the meat cutting room. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: No ventilation in the mens and womens staff toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for butcher and meat handler. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Dec 13, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Repair the leak underneath the 3 compartment sink under the right basin.

8. Dec 6, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Repair the leak underneath the 3 compartment sink under the right basin.

9. Aug 12, 2015 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floor in meat prep area not dry, some water. Instd to keep dry and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing in prep area and in walk-in cooler. Provide same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Missing stopper for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

10. Oct 27, 2014 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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.

11. Mar 12, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must sand or replace the cutting boards in the prep areas with deep, dark grooves. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain light shields in the dairy/beer/lunch meat walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter and maintain area in the rear storage by the toilet room.

12. Dec 5, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean window sils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize rear slicer. Clean interior of 2 door upright freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall in meat cutting area.

13. Nov 9, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

14. Aug 22, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED. TOUCH UP WALLS IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields for some lights in butcher area and in reach-in freezer

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of mop; store upward to dry. Dispose of used mop water when done in utility sink.

15. Oct 22, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED. TOUCH UP WALLS IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields for some lights in butcher area and in reach-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of mop; store upward to dry. Dispose of used mop water when done in utility sink.