Ribs & Bibs
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2013
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ribs & Bibs six times, with records going back to 2011. Ribs & Bibs was last inspected on Mar 21, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Ribs & Bibs since Mar 21, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ribs & Bibs on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN BUS PANS AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE TOPS OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER STAINLESS STEAL FLOOR PANELS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR PANELS TO PREVENT POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CORROSION FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AREAS WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE THE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND REMOVE ELECTRICAL TAPE.
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Aug 3, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 61F,57.8F,56.6F.RIBS WAS STORED BETWEEN ANOTHER PAN,NOT ABLE TO COOL PROPERLY.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.COST APPRX $150.00-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A-CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 30, 2012
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: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 13, 2012
Reinspection
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: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE BOX IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE ANS CLEAN ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H78154.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 140.8F AND RIBS 140.3 PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR FLOOR AROUND TOILET. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BBQ PIT AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (REAR). PROVIDE LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET MUST BE REPAIRED. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 7, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BACKED UP/NOT DRAINING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY HANDSINK AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ribs & Bibs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ribs & Bibs on file is from Mar 21, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ribs & Bibs?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ribs & Bibs.
Has Ribs & Bibs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ribs & Bibs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ribs & Bibs 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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