57 RIB HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

9709 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2013.

Last inspected Jan 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL NEAR 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM.

FEB 24

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKINGLINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNANCE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FEB 6

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FLIES ON SITE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNACE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JUL 11

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS FROM REPORT 537459 7-1-11

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CONTINUE TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THRUOUT FRONT AND REAR FROM REPORT 537459 7-1-11

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CONTINUE TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA REPORT 537458 7-1-11

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FRONT HOOD VENTS AND ADD A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK

JUL 1

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN THE GROUND TO REMOVE FOUL GREASE ODOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT WIPED DOWN. FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR (BELOW WASHBOWL) OF CABINET INSIDE RESTROOM NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT CLEANED ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FOUND HOOD VENTS NOT CLEAN. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK(VACCUM BREAKER).

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JUN 16

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT WIPED DOWN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR(BELOW WASHBOWL) OF CABINET INSIDE RESTROOM NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT CLEANED ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.(VACUUM BREAKER)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD VENTS NOT CLEAN.

OCT 29

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY/NON COMPLIANCE NOT POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND REMOVE UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON PALLET FOR CHARCOL.

AUG 11

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES ( SCRATCHING BEARD, SWEEPING FLOOR THEN PROCEEDING TO PICK UP TONGS AND TURN OVER MEATS ON GRILL,CUT UP RIB TIPS TO PREPARE FOOD ORDERS. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS.INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. UPON INSPECTION NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH CITY OF CHGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,RIBS,CHICKEN,ETC.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND RUST .MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. MUST REMOVE FOIL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY HEAD OF FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK

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