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MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS #72092 IMMC RENDEZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS #72092 IMMC RENDEZ (AKA: RENDEVOUZ CAFETERIA & PATIENT KITCHEN) 836 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
October 16, 2026 Complaint License #3078476
10
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
6
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 16, 2026. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 10 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections