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Robinson'S Ribs

655 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
8 passed
Last Inspected
2016-10-06
Pass Rate
73%
2 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2016-10-06)
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2016-10-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

2016-09-29 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734676 3/23/16 NOT CORRECTED#30- MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED CESSERTS FOR SALE.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,STAEM TABL...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER FLOOR MAT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

2016-03-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS & WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN HANDLE ON LID OF PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES , STEAM TABLE IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER AND SHELVES IN PR...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,MICROWAVE,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TRIM ENTERING INTO DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP COOLER ALONG WINDOW.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND PREP COOLER ALONG WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN LOWER LEVEL

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA

2015-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES OF SERVICE AREA AND DOOR LEADING TO KITHCEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTIAN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOODS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF HOODS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

2015-04-07 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434777 NOT CORRECTED #38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ON FIRST FLOOR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. #33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION #35 MUST CLEAN EXCESS GREASE ACC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES OF SERVICE AREA AND DOOR LEADING TO KITHCEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTIAN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN PATRON WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2014-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING ALL AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID WITH DRIED GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE LID A...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE PREP TABLE AND BBQ SMOKER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE BIG FAN ON THE WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR. (DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD R...

2013-02-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LARGE WHITE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. FOOD DEBRIS ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF WHITE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.

2012-03-16 Pass Canvass
1
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BROILER/OVEN, INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION FA...

2011-03-30 Pass Canvass
1
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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.

2010-07-21 Pass Canvass
3
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 PROVIDE LARGER SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK.

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. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND ENTRANCE TO REAR DISH. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE LEG ON COOKS LINE MUST ...

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. MISSING WALL TILE AT COOKS LINE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE. OPEN HOLES/GAPS AROUND CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

2010-01-05 Pass Canvass
3
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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVI...

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 REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE PROVIDED.

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