RUBYS SOULFOOD EXPRESS.

Chicago Health Dept

11028 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

6 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
68
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 189.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 17
2022
PASS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING, WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 10
2022
FAIL 22 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 138.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING, WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ENTRANCE AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS THAT IS VISIBLE INFORMING PATRONS MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO WORN INDOORS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

APR 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GRASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL MOP SINK IN REAR

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

APR 12
2021
FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPROC 4LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT 54.0F,PAN OF SPAGHETTI WITH SAUCE AT 59.0F, 15LBS OF COOKED MACARONI/ CHEESE AT 62.0F, LARGE PAN PREP YESTERDAY, APPROX,(10LBS) MACARONI AND CHEESE PREPARED WITH MILK AND EGGS AT 50.0F,10LBS OF COOKED SPAGHETTI (PASTA) AT 49.0F, 20LBS OF TURKEY GRAVY AT 57.0F, 10 LBS OF BEFF GRAVY AT 57.0F, 1LB OF BAKED DRESSING AT 62.0F, APPROX 10LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 50.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 250.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COLD HOLDING UNITS BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. REFRIGERATOR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F AND COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F. BOTH COOLERS WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT - COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Other
36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 42 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND HOT WATER TANK,AROUND AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Minor Other
41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GRASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL MOP SINK IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

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MAR 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

** PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVER LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND THE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE 2-DOOR COOLER, NOTED THE CEILING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST SEAL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ENRTY POINTS.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHATTER PROOF OR PROVIDE SHIELDS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIIFED MANAGER MUST HAVE THIER ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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