Chicago
45
BEAT

I94 Ribs & Grill Express Corp

325 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for pest activity, plumbing & waste

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2011-11-01
Pass Rate
40%
3 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2011-11-01)
Failed 3 inspections (2011, 2011, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2011-11-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-10-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDE...

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 REAR/GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED-HARBORAGE OF EQUIPMENT BY REAR DOOR,ARTICLES IN REAR,AND GREASE C...

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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN,DEBRIS ALONG FLOORS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL.

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. STORAGE ON FLOORS AND STORED AT DOORWAYS. MUST ORGAN...

2011-06-15 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-06-08 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
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.OUTSIDE AREA STILL NOT MAINTAINED IE TRASH HARBORAGE STILL IN YARD,HIGH WEEDS ALONG FENCE. MUST REMOVE .

2011-04-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT PREP SINK.

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 REAR AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,TRASH HARBORAGE IN YARD,ALONG FENCE,AT GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK I...

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 DEFROST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE (SHELVING FOR SUPPLIES,FOOD PANS,EQUIPMENT,DRY STORAGE,PAPER GOODS E...

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. STORAGE RACKS IN COOLES NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL SINKS,FOOD EQUIPMENT.

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.MUST REPAIR FLOOR AREAS IN POOR REPAIR ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST INSTALL MISSING BASBOARDS TO PREVENT GAPS ALONG FLOORS,THRU-OUT.ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS-CEILING/WALLS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS,FREEZE...

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 UNNCESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR ROOM.

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