Robinson's Ribs
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Robinson's Ribs, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Robinson's Ribs dates to Oct 6, 2016.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Robinson's Ribs is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734676 3/23/16 NOT CORRECTED#30- MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED CESSERTS FOR SALE.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,STAEM TABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND LID ON CHEST FREEZER AND SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN LOWER LEVEL.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER FLOOR MAT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TRIM ENTERING INTO DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP COOLER ALONG WINDOW.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS & WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN HANDLE ON LID OF PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES , STEAM TABLE IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER AND SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,MICROWAVE,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND PREP COOLER ALONG WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN LOWER LEVEL
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Apr 14, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES OF SERVICE AREA AND DOOR LEADING TO KITHCEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTIAN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOODS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF HOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434777 NOT CORRECTED #38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ON FIRST FLOOR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. #33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION #35 MUST CLEAN EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES OF SERVICE AREA AND DOOR LEADING TO KITHCEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTIAN
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN PATRON WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING ALL AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID WITH DRIED GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE PREP TABLE AND BBQ SMOKER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE BIG FAN ON THE WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR. (DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LARGE WHITE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. FOOD DEBRIS ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF WHITE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BROILER/OVEN, INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LARGER SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK.
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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. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND ENTRANCE TO REAR DISH. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE LEG ON COOKS LINE MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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. MISSING WALL TILE AT COOKS LINE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE. OPEN HOLES/GAPS AROUND CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Jan 5, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
32
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 REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE PROVIDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robinson's Ribs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Robinson's Ribs on file is from Oct 6, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Robinson's Ribs?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Robinson's Ribs.
Has Robinson's Ribs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Robinson's Ribs have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Robinson's Ribs 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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