Pizza Ribs & Things
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Pizza Ribs & Things has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2012. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 6, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Pizza Ribs & Things' latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2012
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAINS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM INTERIOR OF SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION AND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ALONG WALLS,ON PIPES,ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT MOTOR HOUSING,ON SHELVING UNITS,ON INTERIOR LOWER SECTION OF PIZZA OVEN,IN REAR NEAR FURNACE,ALONG SIDE REACH IN FREEZER,BEHIND COOK LINE,IN REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES,BEHIND COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND GARBAGE BAGS,OPEN BUCKETS OF WASTE GREASEN AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. ALSO, PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AND ALL OTHER DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE REFUSE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS AND SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT AS NEEDED. MUST DISCARD ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND ALL PREP AREA SURFACES. MUST CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND CORDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,AROUND THE BARBEQUE PIT,UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR UNDER 3 COMP SINK,IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED THE PROPER END CAPS ON LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER SUCH AS UNUSED COOLERS,OLD PAPERS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Dec 30, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT REAR.
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May 20, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT REAR.
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May 6, 2011
Complaint
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: 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.OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLUTTER CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD,ALSO CLEAN CABINETS THRU0OUT FRONT AND REAR.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.
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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.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING FRONT AND REAR.FILL ALL HOLES IN REAR STORAGE WALLS.
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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 2ND COMPAQRTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND REAR YARD ALSO HIGH GEASS/WEEDS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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May 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED.FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 5/01/2010 FOR CASSANDRA SMITH POSTED. NO PROOF /RECIEPTS FOR ENROLLMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Ribs & Things last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Ribs & Things on file is from Jan 6, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Ribs & Things?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Ribs & Things.
Has Pizza Ribs & Things' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Ribs & Things have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza Ribs & Things 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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