KENNY'S RIBS & DUSTIES EXPRESS.

Chicago Health Dept

8601 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

6 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2015.

Last inspected Aug 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 14

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIBS, CHICKEN,MAC&CHEESE,ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FRO SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS AND REPLACE COVING ON WALL NEAR WASHROOM AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND NEAR WASHROOM AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ONE MISSING LIGH SHIELD COVER IN THE FRON PREP AREA

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

SEP 30

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, HOT LINKS AND RIBS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA(S).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MICROWAVE OVEN, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, ALL SINKS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGFE AREAS(DIRT AND DEBRIS). REPLACE ALL STAINED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES(SEAL IN PLACE).

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING, HEAT AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT IS PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS AND WALL COVE THROUGHOUT(ALL WALLS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR). CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE LID TO GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(FASTENERS BROKEN). MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WHEN NOT IN USE STORE MOPS UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 3

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

MAY 2

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BUFFET HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APR 19

2013

FAIL 9 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

OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALON NORTH WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN BUFFET PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN RIB/CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RIBS 160.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG WINDOW NEAR STEAM TABLE. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BUFFET HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSEC BREEDING.

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OCT 15

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA/DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST CLEAN/OR REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

SOILED/CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOVE IN REAR NOT VENTED.MUST INSTALL VENTILATION TO ROOF.OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DURTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR.MUST DUMP WATER,CLEAN BUCKET AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.(MOP,BUCKET,DUST PANS).

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