R U Hungry?
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2021
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Inspectors have visited R U Hungry? 12 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 7, 2021. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at R U Hungry? is from Jun 7, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESES SAUCE,FRENCH FRIES)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION (7-38-012)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR TO PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES COOK EGGS TO ORDER: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. MUST COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH DISCARD DATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BUGERS AND ITALIAN BEEFS. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: **PREMISES COOK EGGS TO ORDER: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH A DATE,NAME AND TIME(FIFO).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
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: Observed excessive dust build up on pipes running down from ceiling in rear of facility near back door. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed chipped paint on wall across from the utility sink in rear. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while cooking in prep area. Must provide proper hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REACH-IN COOLER. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND VENTALTION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MANAGER NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY. PROVIDE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.HOOD AND FILTER, 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY WALL VENT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 17, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 19, 2013
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 FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, HANDLE UP OR IN A HOLDER.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND 7LB OF COOKED STEAK INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F.MANAGER DISPOSED OF FOOD,COST APPROX $40.00.CDI INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE FOODS ARE PUT IN COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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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.DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR.
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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 NOT CLEAN IN REAR AROUND FURNACE AND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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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. CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES,MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was R U Hungry? last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at R U Hungry? on file is from Jun 7, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at R U Hungry??
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at R U Hungry?.
Has R U Hungry?'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at R U Hungry? have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at R U Hungry? means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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