Kenny's Ribs 99th St
Last inspected: May 17, 2011
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Score
Across the available record, Kenny's Ribs 99th St has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Kenny's Ribs 99th St was last inspected on May 17, 2011. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since May 17, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 11 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.
Kenny's Ribs 99th St's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 17, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND PREPPING CHICKEN INSIDE UNSANITARY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHICKEN. UTILITY SINK IS FOR WASTE WATER AND CLEANING PURPOSES ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H72237.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RIBS (147.9F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H72237.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, CONTAINERS, POTS, PANS, ETC. STORE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR. REMOVE CLEAN KNIVES FROM BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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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, STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, HOLDING UNITS, MICROWAVE, BULK CONTAINERS
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, BBQ PIT, SHELVES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL 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 MISSING, SOILED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
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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. SECURE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR COOLER. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SIGNS, BOARDS, ETC OUTSIDE IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR BBQ PIT.
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Dec 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 22, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.MUST INSTALL EXPOSE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA/SOAP,TOWEL DEVICE.
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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. MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SEVICE,AND PEST LOG BOOK. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF BOTTOM FRONT DOOR.
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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. MUST INSTALL BARRIER /STANLESS STEEL OR DURABLE PLASTIC TO SEPERATE 3-COMP SINK FROM HAND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA BY PIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER LINE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kenny's Ribs 99th St last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kenny's Ribs 99th St on file is from May 17, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kenny's Ribs 99th St?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kenny's Ribs 99th St.
Has Kenny's Ribs 99th St's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kenny's Ribs 99th St have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kenny's Ribs 99th St means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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