APR 29
2026
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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I-57 RIBHOUSE.
EAT. 89/100
1524 W 115TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2026 · passed
Passed all 8 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND THE WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SLIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE PITS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND VENTS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
JUL 92025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SERVICE FOR FASTER DRAINING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING BACKUP OF WASTE WATER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOZZLE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN ADDITION TO SPRAYER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OVSERVED THE VENTILATION VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL LEGS OF SMOKER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER MAIN SMOKER UNIT IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 132024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDE AND LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING TABLE AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DRAINS AT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOAMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WOOD PILE AND GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR/HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 262024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2024
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDE AND LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING TABLE AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DRAINS AT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOAMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WOOD PILE AND GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR/HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(RIBS 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON SMALLER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE SMOKE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUCT EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 22022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NUMEROUS PIECES OF LARGE MULTI USE PRIMARILY USED EQUIPMENT (LARGE TRAYS, PANS, BUS PANS, POTS) UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE ALL LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MAINTENANCE TOOLS (SCREW, SCREWDRIVER) IMPROPERLY STORED AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO STORE MAINTAINENCE TOOLS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
OCT 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TWO PANS OF RIB TIPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (91.9F-108.3F) ON STEAM TABLE, SEVEN PANS OF RIB TIPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (96.8F-115.6F)IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AND $1000 OF RIB TIPS. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPPLAY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH A SUITABLE SMALL DIAMETER PROBE DESIGNED TO MEASURE THIN MASSES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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