Chicago
24
BEAT

Ruby'S Restaurant

3175 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Failed most recent inspection — pest activity found

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2015-03-24
Pass Rate
67%
4 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2015, 2014, 2013...)
Most recent inspection (2015-03-24) was a failure
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 29×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
2015-03-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED MEATLOAF AT 110.3F IN A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INS...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AR...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, THE LIDS WERE NOT CLOSED ON THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. LAST INSPECTION WAS 9/25/14. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325218 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: #33 - STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35 - STILL NEED TO SEAL A FEW HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY P...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE GLASS DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WAFFLE IRON, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, EXTERIOR AND TOP OF STOVES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE MI...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING ROOMS, STORAGE ROOMS AND MOP SINK AREAS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPM...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET OR...

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE STORAGE ROOMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-09-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

STILL NEED TO SEAL A FEW HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE, MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

2014-09-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM ON BOXES AND SHELVING. ALSO NOTED 15 LIVE FLIES ON SHELVING WHERE UNUSED POTS ARE ...

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING ESPECIALLY THE WHEELS AND LEG TO REMOVE GREASE AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTER,ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS AND RACKS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS A...

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOV...

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2014-06-19 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST

2014-05-30 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING BACK AREA AND IN SPOTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

2014-01-24 Pass Complaint
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND SOME OF THE DOORS TO THE 7 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE ...

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB AND A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2013-09-06 Pass Short Form Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEA...

minor Facility Condition

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

SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2013-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEA...

minor Facility Condition

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

SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2013-06-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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 TWENTY FIVE OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM IN BACK OF KITCHEN; ROOM CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MORE DROPPINGS THERE; REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLE...

minor Facility Condition

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

SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2011-06-14 Pass Canvass
2
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SIDE WALL IN STORAGE ROOM AT SIDE OF KITCHEN.

2010-12-15 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-12-02 Fail License
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. DO...

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. MUST REPAIR/SERVICE DISH MACHINE.

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GREASE TRAP UNDER 2ND 3PART SINK AT DISH W...

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 SEAL WOOD SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND CASHIERS AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, ICE MACHINE, TOILET BOWLS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ETC...

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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN...

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. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN HOODS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND VENT COVERS AND SEAL OPE...

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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND LIGHT COVERS IN WASHROOMS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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