Remis Barbque and Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2016
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Remis Barbque and Chicken stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Oct 25, 2016. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Remis Barbque and Chicken is from Oct 25, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Oct 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 86.9F AT PREP AREA ON A TABLE,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $20.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA,REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM IN REAR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR TOILET TANK TOP INSIDE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TILES
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH THE TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW RUNNING WATER PRESSURE (HOT AND COLD) AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK (FIRST COMPARTMENT); INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2015 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #33 INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. #34 OBSERVED SOME CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT; MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND HOLES. #35 MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH THE TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW RUNNING WATER PRESSURE (HOT AND COLD) AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK (FIRST COMPARTMENT); INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT; MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND HOLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASES IN OFFICE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMP HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT
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Jun 25, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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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: MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR AND REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASES IN OFFICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMP HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Remis Barbque and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Remis Barbque and Chicken on file is from Oct 25, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Remis Barbque and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Remis Barbque and Chicken.
Has Remis Barbque and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Remis Barbque and Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Remis Barbque and Chicken 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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