THE NEW RANCH STEAK HOUSE.
11147 S MICHIGAN AVE · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED.MUST SHIELD
SEP 52017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS, 6- DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE BOX BY HAND SINK IN BASEMENT, 18- ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK AND IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
STORAGE SHELVES AT GLASS STORAGE AREA AT FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED.MUST SHIELD
FEB 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR TLES (LOOSE) IN POOR REPAIR AND FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASING ROOM BY THE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
SOILED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST REPLACE. ALSO HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT AROUND LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST SEAL/ REPAIR.
LIGHT NO SHIELDED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
MAY 182016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES, OUTLETS, IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(SLOW DRAINING).
MAY 112016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
LEFT PREP COOLER NEAR WINDOW NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.4F-52.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, RAW EGGS 55.3-63.3F, SAUSAGE 50.1-52.3F, SLICED TOMATOES 51.9F, SOUR CREAM 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $30 AND 10LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET ABOVE PREP COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER NEAR MICROWAVE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR BAKED POTATOES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND LEDGE NEAR ROUTER IN CASHIER AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER DRAINBOARD IN DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631876 ON 2-18-16: 38-REMOVE PLUMBEERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSDIE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REPLACE WORN CUTTING BORDS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES, OUTLETS, IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(SLOW DRAINING).
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FEB 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527882 ON 3-16-15:34-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA(IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS UNDER COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, POP MACHINE, WAIT STATION, AND REGISTER AREA IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FEB 112016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR MICROWAVE, PLATES, BOWLS, ETC, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER GRILLS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER POP MACHINE AND ON BEVERAGE COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET NEAR PREP COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER NEAR PHONE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER SYRUP AND JELLY PACKETS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR ROUTER AND REGISTER ACROSS FROM PREP AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CURTAINS IN WAIT STATION AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND STEAK CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527882 ON 3-16-15:34-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA(I FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE LEFT(WHEN FACING THE SINK) COMPARTMENT AND AT THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 43-INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION(AT THE PROPER PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLERS AND REAR SALAD COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS UNDER COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, POP MACHINE, WAIT STATION, AND REGISTER AREA IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNER IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 162015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE PARTITION ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA (IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE LEFT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) COMPARTMENT AND AT THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION (AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE DISPAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,READING 60.7F WHICH HAS POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF VARIOUS PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN DISPLAY COOLER RANGING FROM 45.9F TO 59.2F FOOD ITEMS ARE SALAD DRESSINGS(FRENCH,ITALIAN.AND BLUE CHEESE) AND SALADS,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 16LBS TOTAL COST $50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA REPAIR CRACK GLASS ON SLIDING DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
NOV 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 232013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM.
MAY 162013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDER ICE TEA AND POP MACHINE IN PREP AREA, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON CANNED GOODS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
INVERT PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SALAD PREP COOLER, ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FRONT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE/SYRUP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM.
SEPARATE PICKLES FROM SOAP IN REAR DISH ROOM.
REMOVE SCOOP FROM COOKED RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
JAN 172013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
JAN 102013FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND WAFFLE IRON AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MISSING DRAINPIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ETC
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DISH ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING HASH BROWNS.
FEB 172012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND SOILED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH ROOM
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
JUL 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN CARPET AND UNDER TABLE AND BOOTHS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER(DUSTY).
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ONE LIGHT IS OUT AT CEILING TO THE HALLWAY BATHROOM.
FEB 252010FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS/MICE,ON PREMISES.FOUND MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DINING ROOM SEATING BOOTHS,MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS,AND MORE THAN 10-MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT,IN CORNERS,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ON EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMEND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.CITATION ISSUED. COURT DATE, APRIL 08,2010,400 W SUPERIOR AV. 10:00 AM, ROOM 112 ,H000060402
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN BASE MENT PREP AREA.
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