Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2015
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express since Aug 14, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIBS, CHICKEN,MAC&CHEESE,ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FRO SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS AND REPLACE COVING ON WALL NEAR WASHROOM AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND NEAR WASHROOM AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ONE MISSING LIGH SHIELD COVER IN THE FRON PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Sep 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, HOT LINKS AND RIBS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MICROWAVE OVEN, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, ALL SINKS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGFE AREAS(DIRT AND DEBRIS). REPLACE ALL STAINED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES(SEAL IN PLACE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING, HEAT AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT IS PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS AND WALL COVE THROUGHOUT(ALL WALLS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR). CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE LID TO GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(FASTENERS BROKEN). MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WHEN NOT IN USE STORE MOPS UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 3, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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May 2, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BUFFET HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 19, 2013
Complaint
9 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALON NORTH WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN BUFFET PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN RIB/CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RIBS 160.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG WINDOW NEAR STEAM TABLE. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, 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: REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BUFFET HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSEC BREEDING.
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Oct 15, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA/DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST CLEAN/OR REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED/CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOVE IN REAR NOT VENTED.MUST INSTALL VENTILATION TO ROOF.OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR.MUST DUMP WATER,CLEAN BUCKET AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.(MOP,BUCKET,DUST PANS).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express on file is from Aug 14, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express.
Has Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express 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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