I-57 Ribhouse
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2010, I-57 Ribhouse has 25 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which I-57 Ribhouse's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SERVICE FOR FASTER DRAINING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING BACKUP OF WASTE WATER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOZZLE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN ADDITION TO SPRAYER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OVSERVED THE VENTILATION VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL LEGS OF SMOKER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER MAIN SMOKER UNIT IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 13, 2024
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDE AND LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING TABLE AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAINS AT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOAMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WOOD PILE AND GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR/HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDE AND LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING TABLE AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAINS AT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOAMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WOOD PILE AND GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR/HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(RIBS 150.9F) 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON SMALLER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE SMOKE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUCT EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND 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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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 VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS PIECES OF LARGE MULTI USE PRIMARILY USED EQUIPMENT (LARGE TRAYS, PANS, BUS PANS, POTS) UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE ALL LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MAINTENANCE TOOLS (SCREW, SCREWDRIVER) IMPROPERLY STORED AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO STORE MAINTAINENCE TOOLS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Oct 25, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PANS OF RIB TIPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (91.9F-108.3F) ON STEAM TABLE, SEVEN PANS OF RIB TIPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (96.8F-115.6F)IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AND $1000 OF RIB TIPS. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPPLAY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH A SUITABLE SMALL DIAMETER PROBE DESIGNED TO MEASURE THIN MASSES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Feb 3, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY 117.6F, COOKED PORK 105.3F-112.3F AND COOKED RIBS 86.4F-100.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $450. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED LINKS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3F-60F ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PANS, APPROX 15-LBS OF COOKED RIB TIPS INSIDE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F,51.0F INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT TURN ON FOR USE.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ON UTILITY LINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN
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May 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240601 ON 11-26-18:58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ON UTILITY LINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AN MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOMS THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAY TO CUSTOMERS.
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Nov 15, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS (PORK RIB TIPS) THAT WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F, TO ,51.3F . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. APPROX (5) 40-LB BOXES AT COST APPROX $ 350.00 WAS REMOVED DENATURED AND DISCAREDED BY MANAGER-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT WATER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER 83.F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 PREP AREAS THAT FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE. OBSERVED A PITCHER OF WATER AND FOOD SPATULA INSIDE OF HAND SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLERS FRYING CHICKEN. THE HAND SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLER IS COOKING MEATS HAD A KNIFE AND UNCLEAN TOWEL INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE-COS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT NOTHING CAN BE INSIDE OF HAND SINKS. THEY MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION # 5-202.12(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT 2 PREP AREA HAND SINK. BOTH HAND SOAP DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKE. MANAGER PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION # 5-202.12(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRNKS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR COVERED DRINKS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATS( PORK RIBS) PREPARED FOR NEXT DAY USE NOT BEING PROPERLY COOLED STORED INSIDE OF BAGS BEFORE BEING PUT INSIDE OF 5 INCH CARDBOARD BOXES INSIDE OF COOLERS.NSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL ALL PREPED MEATS INSIDE SMALL SHALLOW PANS FOR ANY FOODS NOT TO BE USED RIGHT AWAY,(LATER USE).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOMS THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Jun 6, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD(RIBS, COLESLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
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May 30, 2018
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS OF COOKED TURKEY TIPS DATED 5-27-18 IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED FROM FAUCET OF REAR EXPOSED SINK TO AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE FROM EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD(RIBS, COLESLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER HAS GREASE BUILD UP AT THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND AROUND THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE TOP OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE WOOD STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO ENSURE NO RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN PALLETS AND REPLACE CARDBOARD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN SEASONING ROOM, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN SEASONING ROOM TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN SEASONING ROOM HAS LEAK AT SHUT OF VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS(FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILDUP)AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM(EXCESS WATER).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE FAR LEFT (WHEN FACING) AND THE KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PAINT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH THE BLACK DOOR). MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH THE SILVER DOOR).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 22, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,FREEER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN INDRY STORAGE ROOM OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN MANAGERS CLOSET AND LAUNDRY AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE UNIT IN FRONT WALK-IN NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT WALK-IN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REPLACE.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN THE FANGUARD COVERS IN FREEZER# 3. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRYERS (DUSTY).
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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.OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO UTILITY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NEED BACK FLOW DEVICE ATTACHED BEFORE HOSE CAN BE CONNECTED.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON REAR PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER/ WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Nov 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR DOOR.
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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 AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK AND LIGHT SWITCH IN OFFICE WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN OFFICE WASHROOM.
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Jan 21, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I-57 Ribhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I-57 Ribhouse on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I-57 Ribhouse?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at I-57 Ribhouse.
Has I-57 Ribhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at I-57 Ribhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I-57 Ribhouse 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 I-57 Ribhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I-57 Ribhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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