KENNY'S RIBS & DUSTIES EXPRESS.

Chicago Health Dept

5225 W MADISON ST BLDG 1STFL.&BSMT · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2011.

Last inspected Feb 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2011
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 24
2011
FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

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. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A STATE APPROVED PEST CONTROL COMPANY-TO INCLUDE A COPY OF THE COMPANY & TECHNICIANS STATE LICENSE, COPY OF MSDS(PESTACIDE),MAP OF PREMISES WITH ALL BAIT STATIONS INDICATED ON MAP AND CURRENT RECEIPTS. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF-HAS A 1/4 INCH OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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. PROVIDE ORIGIONAL COPY OF ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHERE FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL PACKING.

Minor Food Temperature
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLING/COOKING EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ALSO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPTMENT MUST BE OPERATIONAL MAINTAINING REQUIRED TEMPS. OF 140F OR HIGHER OR COLD OF 40F OR LOWER.

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. NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES AND DARK STAINS REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, THE RUG IN DINING AREA, WASHROOM FLOORS,BASEMENT AND KITCHEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL CORNERS. NOTED HEAVY SYRUP ON FLOOR REMOVE SAME. ALSO, NOTED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, SEALING ANY AND ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES. NOTED LEAKY WALL ON EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT, REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNWANTED EQUIPTMENT.

DEC 21
2010
FAIL 0 violations

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