Ravikabab House
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2016
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ravikabab House stretching back to 2010. Ravikabab House was last inspected on Sep 2, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Ravikabab House is from Sep 2, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO A LARGE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO BE USED AS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. NO GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED. A GREASE TRAP MUST BE INSTALLED UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN EASY TO READ PLACES. MUST MAKE SURE ALL THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT COOKING/FOOD SERVICE AREA CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 58.3F. OBSERVED 2ND REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA/COOKING AREA AT 47.8F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITHCEN AT 51.3 F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ONE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WAS REPAIRED AND WAS AT 40F. 2ND REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WERE TAGGED. 2 DAYS GIVEN TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS 10 LBS COOKED VEGETABLES AT 63.7F VALUED AT $25, 10LBS OF BEEF AT 57.6F VALUED AT $50, 5 LBS OF RICE AT 53.4F VALUED AT $10, 3LBS OF COOKED EGGPLANT AT 56.2F VALUED AT $6. OBSERVED THE FOOLOWING FOOD WITHIN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING 200 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $500 AT 48.3F, 10LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $300 AT 51.3F, 20LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLES VALUED AT $50 AT 52.3F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES NEED TO BE REPAINTED. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA. OBSERVED CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN WITH MOLD ON WOODEN SHELVES. ALL WOOD NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ICE AMCHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT. CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN WASHROOM WITHIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE CEILING AND WALLS AND TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO A LARGE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO BE USED AS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. NO GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED. A GREASE TRAP MUST BE INSTALLED UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN EASY TO READ PLACES. MUST MAKE SURE ALL THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS IN COOKED RICE. MUST SUPPLY HANDLED SCOOPS AND JEEP HANDLES OUT OF FOOD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving not cleaning not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Jun 26, 2014
Complaint
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: BROKEN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.HOLE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE TO BE ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, ABOVE THE HOOD , AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE SAME AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILT UP ON THE CEILING BY THE FAN ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN IN DETAIL. GAP ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE 3 COMPT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. AND MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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May 28, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED 5.26.10.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED 5.26.10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.26.10 REPORT 250335.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.26.10 ON REPORT #250335.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.26.10 ON REPORT #250335.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.26.10 ON REPORT #250335.
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May 26, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND IN REACH PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM STOVE (NOTED IN VIOLATION #3)POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.3 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ONTO SHELVING. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #58428-11
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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 A VARIETY OF SAUSAGES, CHOPPED FRESH TOMATOES, FLOUR MIX, MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES, BEEF CHAPLI MIXTURE AND CHICKEN KABOB AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.1 - 48.3 DEGREES F. FOODS WERE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESTROY AND DENATURE ALL FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 31 LBS, VALUE $200. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #58428-11
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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. PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN FRONT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR SHIELD LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ravikabab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ravikabab House on file is from Sep 2, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ravikabab House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ravikabab House.
Has Ravikabab House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ravikabab House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ravikabab House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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