Buffalo Feed the People Rib House
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2013
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Score
Buffalo Feed the People Rib House has been inspected nine times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Buffalo Feed the People Rib House dates to Apr 23, 2013.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED BEEF 154.8F AND HOT LINKS 145.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 27, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 6, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR UTENSIL STORAGE. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BBQ PIT, VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE 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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING.
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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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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE.
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Jun 29, 2012
Complaint
9 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR UTENSIL STORAGE. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BBQ PIT, VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE 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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING
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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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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE.
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR UTENSIL STORAGE. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. STORE 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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING.
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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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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE EXCESS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE.
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Jun 30, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Feb 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2010
License
6 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. MST REPAIR RUSTY GREASE TRAP .
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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 COMPLETE CLEANING HOOD VENT IN PIT OF DEBRIS.,WINDOW SEAL.
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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. MUST INSTALL FLOOR TILES MISSING ON STAIRS,AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AREAS UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS,2ND FLOOR AREA.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST. ALSO REPAIR PEELING,AND PAINT IN CEILING IN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST HAVE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA,OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ALSO MUST HAVE STOVE IN BASEMENT VENTED TO ROOF OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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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 2ND FLOOR CLOSET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Feed the People Rib House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Feed the People Rib House on file is from Apr 23, 2013. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Feed the People Rib House?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Feed the People Rib House.
Has Buffalo Feed the People Rib House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buffalo Feed the People Rib House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buffalo Feed the People Rib House 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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