NOV 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RUDY'S BAR & GRILL.
BEAT. 35/100
69 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 29, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED HAMBURGERS ON MENU THAT CAN BE POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT DOWNSTAIRS COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HALLWAY NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, GRAINS ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED ONE-2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MAYO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA; 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52.5F AND 3 LBS OF MAYO BASED SAUCES RANGING FROM 56-58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS VALUED AT $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND GROUND OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, GRAINS ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT AND THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER AT THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 32017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACK, YELLOW AND CREAMY WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL OF THE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT AND THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER AT THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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SEP 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found walk-in cooler at 53.4f, cooler is used to store perishables, instructed mgr to keep cooler at 40F or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 120lbs of beef and Turkey chili at 51.4f, 10lb of Turkey and beef patties at 50.4f and 20lbs of raw chicken at 52.5F, all food stored in said cooler. instructed mgr to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A), food discarded valued at $400
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
damaged rubber gaskets at prep cooler doors, instructed to replace.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
standing water along wall base, instructed to keep floor dry as possible.
MAR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD WRAPING STATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
MAR 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A BUCKET OF LETTUCE HEADS PLACED IN MOP SINK UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO PLACE ANY FOODS IN MOP SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD WRAPING STATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
AUG 252015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING AOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SPICE SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
POTATOE SHREDDER, ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER UNDER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
USING TOWELS AS A SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
SEP 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
MAY 292012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED, REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. IN ALL COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF SODA GUNS IN BAR. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BAR AREA AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT GRILL AREA.
SEP 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL AND INSIDE SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP WATER RUNNING AT DIPPER WELLS DURING OPERATION.
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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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