Ribs & Bibs Inc

Chicago Health Dept

5300 S DORCHESTER AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

6 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2013.

Last inspected Mar 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2013

Inspection history

MAR 21

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN BUS PANS AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE TOPS OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER STAINLESS STEAL FLOOR PANELS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR PANELS TO PREVENT POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CORROSION FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AREAS WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE THE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND REMOVE ELECTRICAL TAPE.

AUG 3

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 61F,57.8F,56.6F.RIBS WAS STORED BETWEEN ANOTHER PAN,NOT ABLE TO COOL PROPERLY.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.COST APPRX $150.00-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A-CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MAR 30

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MAR 13

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MAR 6

2012

FAIL 8 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 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE BOX IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE ANS CLEAN ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H78154.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 140.8F AND RIBS 140.3 PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR AROUND TOILET. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BBQ PIT AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (REAR). PROVIDE LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET MUST BE REPAIRED. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

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JUL 7

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BACKED UP/NOT DRAINING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY HANDSINK AREAS.

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