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Rabbits Bar & Grill

4943-4945 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

39cited violations
0serious tier
11inspections
8tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
26759
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024100
2022110
2021130
2019170
20172110
2016140
2014130
2013120
2011140
2010140

Inspections

  1. Nov 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Oct 5, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

  3. Jun 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Nov 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. TO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE DICLOSURE AND REMINDER ASTERISK ALL FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 N O CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      WOMENS'S WASHROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Sep 13, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  6. Sep 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE SECOND FLOOR AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, BEER COOLER AND SODA DRAIN LINE BEHIND BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA, PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  7. Oct 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN KEG COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  8. Sep 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN HANDLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      SECURITY ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  9. Nov 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION NEXT TO FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST UNDERNEATH COUNTER AROUND BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED HOLE/OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLER (COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  10. Aug 19, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving(front counter areas) need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 comparment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning. floors in storage room need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shield in display cooler shall be provided. Light shields need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean need cleaning, vents(ventilation) need cleaning.

  11. Jun 17, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAND AND THE 3 COMPT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLER, WALLS BEHIND THE FRYER, CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE PLUMBING PIPES BY THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE PLUMBING PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE GAME ROOM, AND SEAL ALL THE GAP ALONG THE KITCHEN CABINETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM . MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL THE STOCKS,ITEMS, ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.