Caoba — Ripasso
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2013
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Going back to 2010, Caoba — Ripasso has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 9, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caoba — Ripasso is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 31, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean sides of hot cooking equipments and interior compartments of deep fryers remove grease build-up.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Replace burnt-out light bulbs in the kitchen food prep areas.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door must be self closing.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair water leak at drain pipe of the 3 comp sink,remove dusts build-up on ventilation covers in the customers dining room.
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May 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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May 10, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR 2ND REQUEST,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELF INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE AT BAR GUN SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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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.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.
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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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and seal openings beneath 3 comp sink aras were wall/floor meet.
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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.SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER KITCHEN AREAS,UPPER WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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.LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED AND INSTALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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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.REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS IN DINING AREAS.
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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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES,PERSONAL BELONGINGS BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLE AT KITCHEN MUST STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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May 12, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LID (COVER) FOR ICE BIN AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR RUSTING COVER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 REPAIR PEELED FLOOR PAINTS AT KITCHEN,AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT SAME LOCATION WITH STANDING WATER.
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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 METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caoba — Ripasso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caoba — Ripasso on file is from Jan 9, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caoba — Ripasso?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caoba — Ripasso.
Has Caoba — Ripasso's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caoba — Ripasso have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caoba — Ripasso 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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