Frank's Rib Place
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2016
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Frank's Rib Place appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2015. On Feb 10, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Frank's Rib Place is from Feb 10, 2016, 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 three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Frank's Rib Place is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF ,AND DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Feb 2, 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: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT WASHBOWL AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS ,MUST PROVIDE,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1578394 DATE 10-02-2015(32)NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK(35)OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK AROUND THE PIPE,MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE SUTILITY SINK(38)FOUND LOW COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,INCREASE COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE,A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AEA,FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK,,MUST CORRECT VIOLTIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-O90
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF ,AND DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Oct 2, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FREEZER WHERE RUSTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK AROUND THE PIPE; MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INCREASE COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE SINK WHICH IS LEAKING ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO THE UTILITY SINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE AND WARMER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; OWNER STATES THAT A FAN MUST BE INSTALLED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM SO IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. THERE IS A WORKING VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL, FRYERS AND PIT THAT IS WORKING LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE AND WARMER.
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Oct 1, 2015
License
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: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AS REQUIRED TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN BASEMENT OF PREMISES ON FLOOR; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OPEN BAIT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY INSIDE OF AN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FREEZER WHERE RUSTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK AROUND THE PIPE; MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INCREASE COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE SINK WHICH IS LEAKING ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO THE UTILITY SINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE AND WARMER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; OWNER STATES THAT A FAN MUST BE INSTALLED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM SO IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. THERE IS A WORKING VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL, FRYERS AND PIT THAT IS WORKING LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE AND WARMER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frank's Rib Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frank's Rib Place on file is from Feb 10, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frank's Rib Place?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Frank's Rib Place.
Has Frank's Rib Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frank's Rib Place have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frank's Rib Place 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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