Carson's Ribs
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Carson's Ribs 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 9, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Carson's Ribs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 9, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON REACH IN DESSERT REFRIGEATOR AT END OF COOKING LINE WITH TORN GASKETS. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING TILES WITH PEELING PAPER/PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/PAPER FROM CEILING TILES OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH NO SOAP/SOAP DISPENSER BATTERY NOT WORKING AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS MUST HAVE SOAP/PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIME. ESTABLISHMENT ABLE TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES CRACKED/LOW GROUT AT BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 11, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)ON THE CONATINER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND DELIVERY DOOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOOR AND GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE COOK LINE WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE SODA SYRUP IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL OR RENEW THE FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND ALSO DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.....NOTED CRACKS AND UNEVEN PAVEMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED MISSING LID AT THE SUMP PUMP NEST TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SUMP PUMP TO PREVENT ODORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AT THE ROOM WHERE SODA DISPENSER SYRUPS ARE STORED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD AREA AND INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM N THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN HINGE AT THE TOILET DOOR OF EMPLOYEES BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT AREA THUS MAKING IT NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE UTILITY SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR PANEL IS LOOSE AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR SUMP PUMP NEXT TO EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. MISSING COVER AT ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN LL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AT THE FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTEACHED. INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL
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Jan 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LANELED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR PANEL IS LOOSE AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER AT ICE BIN IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN LL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, FAUCET AT SAME SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AT THE FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTEACHED. INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL.
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
8 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: 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. REAR DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 BROKEN PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE DOORS TO THE COOLERS BELOW THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF OVENS NEXT TO SALAD PREP AREA, POTATO OVEN NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE LARGE STANDUP MIXER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL TILES BEHIND THE GRILL AND REPLACE ANY MISSING TILES. MUST GROUT THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER IN IT. REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE DRAIN LINE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE.
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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. MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.
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Feb 18, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Salad prep coolers doors ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged coolers gaskets.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
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: 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. Observed over 5 live roaches on basement west wall above 2-compartment sink and on floor/wall of prep room. Must eliminate all insect activity. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation, citation issued. Ticket #H000057368 13.
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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. Salad prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler gaskets.
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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. Floor tiles in poor repair throughout dishmachine room and lower level prep area. Must repair all damaged floor tiles.
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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 repair large hole in wall(above floor base) by 1st floor rear door also must clean all unclean ceiling tiles/light covers throughout lower level prep area.
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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. Must provide ceiling light bulb covers throughout dishmachine room.
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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. Valve leaking under ice cream dipper well. Must repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carson's Ribs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carson's Ribs on file is from Jun 9, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carson's Ribs?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Carson's Ribs.
Has Carson's Ribs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carson's Ribs have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carson'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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