194 Rib Joynt
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2011
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Going back to 2010, 194 Rib Joynt has five inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at 194 Rib Joynt since Dec 2, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 194 Rib Joynt trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED UNDER MOP SINK,ALONG WALLS AND ON THE SIDES OF COOLERS,IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NOTED SOME GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. ALSO,GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID HAS BEEN BURNED AND IS NO LONGER RODENT PROOF. ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,GREASE AND DEBRIS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS ,SINKS,WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT LOBBY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,ALONG SIDE COOLERS,ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK UNDER MOP SINK.
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May 4, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DEFROST SMALL UPRIGHT FREEZER, CLEAN FRYERS EXTERIOR, AND CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES ALSO CLEAN FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENTFRONT AND REAR ALSO RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS THRU OUT PREP AND DISH AREA ALSO BY MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Aug 17, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE VALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,FIFO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WIC.
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Apr 20, 2010
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STILL LABBEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER-GREENS MAC-CHEESE ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST STILL REPAIR PIPE CONNECTION LEAKING UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Apr 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES MUST USE ALTERNATE COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW,AND FREEZER O F OR BELOW FOR COLD STORAGE.SUPV OF AREA NOTIFIED,COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST CONTACT CHGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH BEFORE UNIT CAN BE USED. FAX LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,MAC&CHEESE AT 62F,GREENS AT 57F,APPRO,8LBS,3 SLAB RIBS AT 70F,COST APPROX $50.00,STORED INSIDE WALK-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPETURES. NO LABELS OR DATES ON FOODS.MANAGER DISGARDED ALL FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD STORAGE AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE COOKED FOODS GREENS ETC AND CAKE SLICES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTION UNDER 3-COMP SINK LEAKING ,MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 194 Rib Joynt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 194 Rib Joynt on file is from Dec 2, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 194 Rib Joynt?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 194 Rib Joynt.
Has 194 Rib Joynt's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 194 Rib Joynt have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 194 Rib Joynt means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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