Ribs R Us

4001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Ribs R Us stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Ribs R Us's record stops at Nov 13, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Ribs R Us' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Nov 6, 2013

Routine

4 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: NO UP DATED PEST CONTROL BOOK, NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT FOR THIS YEAR,NO MSDA SHEETS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, NO LICENSE FOR THE PEST CONTROL BUSINESS 051-. MUST PROVIDE ALL. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREA.

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

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Apr 6, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING PLASTIC TUBING PIPE AT UTILITY SINK; REPLACE WITH METAL PIPING. ALSO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ribs R Us last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ribs R Us on file is from Nov 13, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ribs R Us?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ribs R Us.

Has Ribs R Us' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ribs R Us have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ribs R Us 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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