SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROBINSON'S RIBS.

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655 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 6, 2016 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 6
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

SEP 29
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 TABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND LID ON CHEST FREEZER AND SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN LOWER LEVEL.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

MAR 23
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.

MINORSanitation
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 PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

APR 14
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

APR 7
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 ACCUMULATION ON HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

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APR 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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).

MINORPlumbing & 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 RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

FEB 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 16
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

MAR 30
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 21
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 5
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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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