I-57 RIB HOUSE.
1524 W 115TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY 117.6F, COOKED PORK 105.3F-112.3F AND COOKED RIBS 86.4F-100.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $450. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED COOKED LINKS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3F-60F ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 PANS, APPROX 15-LBS OF COOKED RIB TIPS INSIDE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F,51.0F INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT TURN ON FOR USE.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ON UTILITY LINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN
MAY 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ON UTILITY LINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AN MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240601 ON 11-26-18:58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
NOV 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
CORRECTED
ANY WASHROOMS THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING
UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAY TO CUSTOMERS.
NOV 152018FAILED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
OBSERVED OPEN DRNKS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR COVERED DRINKS.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT WATER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER 83.F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 PREP AREAS THAT FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE. OBSERVED A PITCHER OF WATER AND FOOD SPATULA INSIDE OF HAND SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLERS FRYING CHICKEN. THE HAND SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLER IS COOKING MEATS HAD A KNIFE AND UNCLEAN TOWEL INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE-COS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT NOTHING CAN BE INSIDE OF HAND SINKS. THEY MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION # 5-202.12(A)
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT 2 PREP AREA HAND SINK. BOTH HAND SOAP DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKE. MANAGER PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION # 5-202.12(A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS (PORK RIB TIPS) THAT WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F, TO ,51.3F . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. APPROX (5) 40-LB BOXES AT COST APPROX $ 350.00 WAS REMOVED DENATURED AND DISCAREDED BY MANAGER-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED MEATS( PORK RIBS) PREPARED FOR NEXT DAY USE NOT BEING PROPERLY COOLED STORED INSIDE OF BAGS BEFORE BEING PUT INSIDE OF 5 INCH CARDBOARD BOXES INSIDE OF COOLERS.NSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL ALL PREPED MEATS INSIDE SMALL SHALLOW PANS FOR ANY FOODS NOT TO BE USED RIGHT AWAY,(LATER USE).
ANY WASHROOMS THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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JUN 62018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD(RIBS, COLESLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER.
SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
MAY 302018FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS OF COOKED TURKEY TIPS DATED 5-27-18 IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED FROM FAUCET OF REAR EXPOSED SINK TO AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE FROM EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD(RIBS, COLESLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER.
SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
AUG 312017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER HAS GREASE BUILD UP AT THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND AROUND THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE TOP OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE WOOD STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO ENSURE NO RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN PALLETS AND REPLACE CARDBOARD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN SEASONING ROOM, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN SEASONING ROOM TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HANDSINK IN SEASONING ROOM HAS LEAK AT SHUT OF VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
APR 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS(FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILDUP)AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM(EXCESS WATER).
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
SEP 22015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE FAR LEFT (WHEN FACING) AND THE KNIFE RACK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PAINT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH THE BLACK DOOR). MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH THE SILVER DOOR).
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,FREEER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN INDRY STORAGE ROOM OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN.
APR 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN MANAGERS CLOSET AND LAUNDRY AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
MAY 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE UNIT IN FRONT WALK-IN NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT WALK-IN.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REPLACE.
MAY 312012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN THE FANGUARD COVERS IN FREEZER# 3. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRYERS (DUSTY).
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.OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO UTILITY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NEED BACK FLOW DEVICE ATTACHED BEFORE HOSE CAN BE CONNECTED.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON REAR PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER/ WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
NOV 102011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK AND LIGHT SWITCH IN OFFICE WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR OFFICE AREA.
INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR.
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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN OFFICE WASHROOM.
JAN 212010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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