RUBYS RESTAURANT GROUP.
3944 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 212023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE IN BOTTOM OF STANDING STAINLESS STEEL FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN GATED STORAGE AREA IN REAR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY. PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND OTHER SOIL ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED BULDUP OF DUST ON ALL THE VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 142023FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER DUE TO IT MANUALLY TURNED OFF DUE TO HOT WATER CONTINUALLY LEAKING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY AT 118.6F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 117.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $50. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED MAC AND CHEESE IN CONTAINERS IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-70 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE IN BOTTOM OF STANDING STAINLESS STEEL FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR, UTILITY SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN GATED STORAGE AREA IN REAR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND OTHER SOIL ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY. PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULDUP OF DUST ON ALL THE VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD/UTENSILS FROM HANDS.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE IN BOTTOM OF STANDING STAINLESS STEEL FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 06/15/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE ANSI APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOV 152021FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. SOAP, PAPERTOWEL, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. SOAP, PAPERTOWEL, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND PORK CHOPS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 116.6F AND 108.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $178. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CORN MEAL IN CLEAR BIN UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLE AND FLOUR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT LABELED. ALL BULK INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD/UTENSILS FROM HANDS.
OBSEVERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NEAR FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION (CHLORINE)PPMS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE IN BOTTOM OF STANDING STAINLESS STEEL FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND SLOW DRAINING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND OTHER SOIL ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 06/15/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #36 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF COOLING UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE ANSI APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST POST IN VISIBLE AREA.
JUN 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF COOLING UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HAND-SINK SPINNING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN GATED STORAGE AREA IN REAR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS IN PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND BURNED OUT BULB IN CEILING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN SAID AREAS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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JUN 82020FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF COOLING UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION (CHLORINE)PPMS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HAND-SINK SPINNING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN GATED STORAGE AREA IN REAR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS IN PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND BURNED OUT BULB IN CEILING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN SAID AREAS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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