Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 HANDSINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. MANAGER PROVIDED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 DROPINGS AT BOTTOM OF UNSED HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND KEEP CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL FIXTURES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMVOE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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May 28, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED N9 PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TURKEYS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVERS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSER ED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Mar 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582290 ON 9-25-23:58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TARINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVERS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Mar 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGERT TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582290 ON 9-25-23:56: MUST MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TARINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVERS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED INSIDE SINKS AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM ,TOP & SIDES OF FRONT DOORS,REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA ALONG SIDE OF DOOR FRAME MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN FURNANCE ROOM AND GAP IN GLASS ON FRONT DOOR MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 : MUST MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TARINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD OR HOT HOLDING UNITS/CAMBROS ON SITE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF COOKED, COLD & FROZEN COOKED FOOD ITEMS FROM OTHER LOCATION TO THIS SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0.0F.OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS ON FRONT HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET SPOUT ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENT TO FILL UP SINK WITH WATER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM ,TOP & SIDES OF FRONT DOORS,REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA ALONG SIDE OF DOOR FRAME,GATED REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN FURNANCE ROOM AND GAP IN GLASS ON FRONT DOOR MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS AND MOPSINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK & 2- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,WOOD,BRICKS,ETC MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DRY STORAGE AND TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REAR VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TARINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken.
Has Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dusties & Kenny's Ribs — Kenny's Ribs & Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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