R & B Fast Food

5101 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, R & B Fast Food has six inspections in the public record. R & B Fast Food was last inspected on Sep 18, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for R & B Fast Food dates to Sep 18, 2015.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting R & B Fast Food on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Sep 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, HOT PEPPERS,ETC.)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,STEAM TABLE,POTATO PEELER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOOD AND WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO FRYERS.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
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Apr 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER,UNSED FRYER,MEAT SLICER,MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA & WINDOW IN LOBBY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE PALLET OF THE BAGS OF POTATOES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers and ceiling fan not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer non working in prep cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Found grill along outside of establishment being used for grilling meats. Instructed manager that outside grill not approved source for cooking. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured foods. Pork 30 lb, value $120. Serious citation issued 7-38-005 (A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert untesils to prevent contamination before.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sinks, cooking equipment, prep tables and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was R & B Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R & B Fast Food on file is from Sep 18, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R & B Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at R & B Fast Food.

Has R & B Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at R & B Fast Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at R & B Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.