Adam's Ribs

4001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

American

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Adam's Ribs has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 1, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Adam's Ribs is from Oct 1, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 1, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. ALL COOLER MUST BE UP AND PROPERLY RUNNING, AND READING 40'F AND BELOW

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: 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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

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. NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adam's Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adam's Ribs on file is from Oct 1, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Adam's Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Adam's Ribs have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Adam's Ribs 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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