Ringo
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2018
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Score
Ringo appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ringo dates to Mar 16, 2018.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CIHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PRPARED, SUSHI. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jul 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM RICE COOKERS IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR BATHROOM AND MANAGERS OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHAIRS,TABLES,PAINT CANS,ETC.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A PPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE,FRONT AND ALL 3 EXIT DOORS APPX."3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES AND FRYER CABINET.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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May 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET DOORS OFF OF CABINET IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR CABINET DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATION/COLD HOLD UNIT ACROSS FROM REACH IN FREEZER. REPLACE TORN GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULAITON 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 FAN REMAOVED FROM CEILING IN KITHCEN AND HOLE CLOSED WITH CARDBOARD. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REAPIR CEILING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED ON ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT WHERE THERE IS A WALK IN FREEZER AND TO GO CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHEILDS ON BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISO SOUP STATION IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER. REMOVE MISO SOUP STATION OR INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP NEEDED FOR ICE.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT STORED DISHES ON SHELF IN OPEN KITCHEN AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER IN OPEN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR WORN WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXT DOOR, TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN OEN KITCHEN.
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Mar 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 50.6F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SALMON AT 51.6. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS ASSORTED RAW, READY TO EAT, SUSHI FISH AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES. SALMON AT 51.6F, TUNA AT 52.7F, ESCALAR AT 51.6F, ROE AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $160.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN POTS AND PANS BEING STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AND PROPERLY STORED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-18-11 AND POSTED AT THAT TIME NOT POSTED ON PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Oct 19, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 10-18-11. #517574.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Oct 18, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FOUND 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS RINSE AT 100PPM, FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STYROFOAM PLATES STORED INSIDE SINK. FOOD BEING PREPARED IN AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE CASE OF UNCOVER FRESH LETTUCE. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED SUSHI ROLLS. RAW FISH STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CUT VEGETABLES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLES ON COOKS LINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. REAR METAL EXIT DOOR ON TOP SEAL IN POOR REPAIR/RUSTED. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. USED DIRTY CLOTHS MUST NOT BE HUNG TO DRY ON OR OVER CLEAN HANGING UTENSILS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 21, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
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Sep 13, 2010
Routine
14 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.THREE DOOR SUSHI COOLER FOUND WITH TEMPERATURES FROM 45.3 TO 46.4 WITH FOODS SUCH AS RAW FISH AT 56.2. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-9791 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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. RAW, READY TO EAT SUSHI FISH AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.1F TO 56.2F. CREAM CHEESE @ 46.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 15LBS. ESTIMATED VALUE $150.00.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED, NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. TWO LARGE TEARS IN SCREEN OF DOOR AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR WAY WHERE DOOR IS TO SHUT. LIVE FLIES NOTED IN KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST LABEL/DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DEEP FRYER.
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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. TOASTER OVEN WITH WADDED PAPER USED AS LEG OF OVEN. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER CLEANABLE OVEN LEG. BROKEN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER, MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT STORE DISH MACHINE RACKS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER BASEMENT WOODEN PALLETS, STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN DISH AREA. CEMENT BLOCK ON FLOOR UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO PROP DRAINAGE PIPE, MUST REMOVE.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SMALL GAS STOVE MUST BE UNDER HOODED VENTILATION OR REMOVED PROM PREMISES. NO HOT WATER AT SUSHI EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST USE ADJACENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROVIDE HOT WATER.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINEN MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING OVER CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ringo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ringo on file is from Mar 16, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ringo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ringo.
Has Ringo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ringo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ringo 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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