57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop
Last inspected: Nov 28, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 28, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop's record stops at Nov 28, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT NEAR VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RIBS 176.8F)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2064774 ON 6-22-17; 35-PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR. 38-NO COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT NEAR VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP, STOVE AND STORAGE RACKS AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN SURFACES. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER AND IN THE REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WALLS AROUND THE PIT ALL SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT VENTS AND CEILING TILES BY THE PIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALL THE PIPES AND CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND PAINT SURFACE OR MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON THE SIDE (LEFT WHEN FACING) OF THE PIT, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR (BY COOLERS) AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST FIX THE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (2) STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANUNG NEAR THE BARBEQUE PIT AT PREP AREA AND REMOVE SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR PIT ALSO SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL IN WASHROOM AND NEAR WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SPRING ON WASHRROM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,SPRING HANGING OFF DOOR,MUST REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE FURNANCE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 12, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALL IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL NEAR 3-COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKINGLINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNANCE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
5 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 LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FLIES ON SITE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNACE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 11, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS FROM REPORT 537459 7-1-11
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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. CONTINUE TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THRUOUT FRONT AND REAR FROM REPORT 537459 7-1-11
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CONTINUE TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA REPORT 537458 7-1-11
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FRONT HOOD VENTS AND ADD A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK
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Jul 1, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN THE GROUND TO REMOVE FOUL GREASE ODOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT WIPED DOWN. FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR (BELOW WASHBOWL) OF CABINET INSIDE RESTROOM NOT CLEAN.
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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. FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT CLEANED ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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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. CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED CLEANING.
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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. FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PREP AREAS.
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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. FOUND HOOD VENTS NOT CLEAN. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK(VACCUM BREAKER).
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR(BELOW WASHBOWL) OF CABINET INSIDE RESTROOM NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT CLEANED ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.(VACUUM BREAKER)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD VENTS NOT CLEAN.
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Oct 29, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY/NON COMPLIANCE NOT POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND REMOVE UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON PALLET FOR CHARCOL.
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Aug 11, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES ( SCRATCHING BEARD, SWEEPING FLOOR THEN PROCEEDING TO PICK UP TONGS AND TURN OVER MEATS ON GRILL,CUT UP RIB TIPS TO PREPARE FOOD ORDERS. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS.INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. UPON INSPECTION NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH CITY OF CHGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,RIBS,CHICKEN,ETC.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND RUST .MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. MUST REMOVE FOIL.
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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 REPAIR LEAKY HEAD OF FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop on file is from Nov 28, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop.
Has 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 57 Rib House — Chicago Pit Stop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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