1-94 Ribs & Grill

Chicago Health Dept

325 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

5 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

Inspection history

NOV 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOOD FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVRED SUCH AS RIB AND HOT LINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

**PERMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRE BY THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

** PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Serious Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE WASH ROOM FIXTURE, SINK AND TOILET DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERYTHING IN THE WASH ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASH ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 14

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers and on top of stove top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed heavy grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. Observed excessive dirt build up along walls in kitchen and along front wall near counter. Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors in rear hallway, restroom and furnace room. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.

FEB 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OWNER HAS NO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR A DUPLICATE COPY OF HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RIBS AND RIB TIPS) ON THE GRILL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers and on top of stove top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

JAN 30

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected. Observed live roaches crawling on food (ribs) in bus pan. Instructed must protect food at all time by storing in proper multi use containers with lids when unattended. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in bathroom on floor under utility sink; 5 on floor under fryer; 10 in rear hallway from kitchen to restroom; 10 along walls next to 2 door cooler. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in a bus pan, and under oven in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (burgers, ribs, etc.) are being cooked. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers and on top of stove top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build up inside ventilation hood over cooking line (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed wall damaged near front of kitchen. Pipes and insulation exposed where walls were removed due to water damage. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

NOV 30

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT COUNTER AREA AND AT 3-COMP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.FLOORS UNDER POTS AND PANS DRYING RACK NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SPLASHED WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT POT RACK AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD AT FOOD PREP MISSING AND NEEDS AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION NEEDS TO ADJUSTED FOR BETTER VENTILATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

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