MAY 22
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RUIN'S DAILY.
BEAT. 30/100
328 S JEFFERSON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 122023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING RIGHT, LEFT, AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX STAFF AND PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 8
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT FOOD EMPLOYEES.
NOV 302022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY PROOF OF SERVICE OR REPORTS AT ESTABLISHMENT FROM A LICENSED PEST EXTERMINATOR. MUST PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT FOOD EMPLOYEES.
MAR 112020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DURING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE AT BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED IN BAR AREA OR REAR PREP AREA HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED SHREDDED COOKED BEEF @ 78.5F, SLICED TOMATOES @ 55.0F, SLICED DELI MEAT @56.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATE COST FOR FOOD ALL SAID TCS FOOD ITEMS IS $75, AND WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10LBS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT HOLDING REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 54.3F .TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE DURING THIS TIME (SLICED CHEESE, TOMATOES, SLICED BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AIR-DRYING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE CONCENTRATED SOLUTION @ LEAST 50 PPM WHILE NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EASY TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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AUG 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE WARE-WASHING MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED CONCENTRATION @ OPPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT SANDWICHES ON TOP OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN DINING AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO STOP PREPARING TURKEY BACON WRAPS AND DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS. FOOD PREP IS PROHIBITED IN SAID AREA . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILT UP ON WIRED SHELVING RACKS DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL WALLS IN REAR PREP INCLUDING BLACK FAN DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252900 ON JANUARY 22, 2019. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #57 2-102.13 "FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET". INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING ND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK IN DISH AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON SOME RTE AND TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED .
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WHN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO USE COMMON FOOD NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in walk in cooler: 51.5f, 21lbs of roasted corn beef, at a value of $78.00: date 2/12/18 56.7f, 5lbs of gumbo, at a value of $10.00: date 2/8/18 56.7f, 5lbs pooled egg mixture, at a value of $10.00: date 2/12/18 Walk in cooler temperature was 37.8f, at time of inspection. Managers stated a total weight of 31 lbs at approximate value of $98.00 Manager voluntary get started in denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 degrees or less and hot foods at 140 or above. Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed proportion salads, chicken caesar salad, antipasto salad, fresh fruit cups, yogurt parfait cups, sliced pickles, seasonal lemonades; for sale to public in front grab-and-go two-door cooler without labels or dates. Informed manager that all items must be labeled and dated once removed from bulk packaging. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dark deep grooves and stains on all cutting boards in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observe no exposed hand sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install expose hand sink and ensure hot and cold water is under city pressure. Maintain at all times.
MAR 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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