Red Robin's Burger Works

328 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Aug 10, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Red Robin's Burger Works, the earliest from 2014. The most recent report on file is from Aug 10, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Red Robin's Burger Works is from Aug 10, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Red Robin's Burger Works' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 10, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers in kitchen prep area, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces/sides of cooking equipment in kitchen prep area, not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink needs re-grouting. Floors in bsmt storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, and exhaust vents(ventilation), in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Feb 11, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(CHILI,HAMBURGERS,SALADS) OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS FOR CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAIN,DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO STATE CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEW FOODHANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES BY NEXT INSPECTION.

Jun 10, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A WATER SUPPLY LINE/ SPRAYER WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE ICE CREAM MAKER OR HAVE THE MACHINE WHEELED TO 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER.

Jun 3, 2014

License

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COOLERS NOT RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMP SINK, NO HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

May 29, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Robin's Burger Works last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Robin's Burger Works on file is from Aug 10, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Red Robin's Burger Works' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red Robin's Burger Works have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Robin's Burger Works 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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