AUG 25
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RUBY'S FAST FOOD.
BEAT. 41/100
4551-4553 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 25, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR BY CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
AUG 182025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2025
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR BY CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2598187 DATED ON07/29/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10- OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BAR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SO THAT IT IS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
JUL 292024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BAR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SO THAT IT IS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLINKING LIGHT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUL 222024FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BAR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SO THAT IT IS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS FRIED FISH, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLD UNIT, SUCH AS 94.5F AND 105.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $54. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITESM AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL: OCTOPUS AT 46.5F, GROUND PORK AT 46.9F, AND SQUID AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATIO ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PORK FROZEN IN SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT CONNECTED TO PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKING YELLOW, SOILED LIQUID ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDES OF FRYER CABINET AND FLAT TOP GRILL AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOTH. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLINKING LIGHT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE ON DRYING RACKS INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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NOV 32022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN, LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PEROSN IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATIONA AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PSERON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS NOT TURNED ON.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 . MUST BE TURNED ON AND AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES, AND BAR COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. ALSO, FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST SEAL MENTIONED WITH DRYWALL ETC.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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