Ronny's Original Steak House
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2020
100
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Ronny's Original Steak House, the earliest from 2010. Ronny's Original Steak House was last inspected on Jan 10, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 10, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ronny's Original Steak House is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE, WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY MUST ALSO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH SIGNAGE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WAITER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT & COLD WATER KNOBS ON MOP/SERVICE SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, BEVERAGE CLOSET, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL IN WAITER STATION ON 1ST FLOOR, AND BEVERAGE CLOSET WHERE DIRTY DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. To keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE A MEAT SLICER AND BREAD SLICING IS PERFORMED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY MUST ALSO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH SIGNAGE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED BEHIND THE SERVING COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER SHELVES AND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE A MEAT SLICER AND BREAD SLICING IS PERFORMED. DRAIN LINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEE CLOTHING NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT 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 ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND FOOD STAINS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 15, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas, must properly date food items in walk in coolers, and reach in coolers in prep areas.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front display cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving in rear kitchen area shelving had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment(grill) in kitchen prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, excess grease removed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and rear kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be replaced.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine area dish table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen prep area had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Women's bathroom sink faucet loose, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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74
Nov 20, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING AND GRILLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS AT THE FRONT COOKING SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GRIMMY AND DARK STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR LARGE BROKEN WALLBASE TILE UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP SINK TO SEAL LARGE OPENING AT STATED WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE CUSTOMER 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK SO AS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR THE HOT WATER TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM MUST REPAIR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO ADJUST FAUCET BASE AT SAME.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING AND GRILLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS AT THE FRONT COOKING SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GRIMMY AND DARK STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR LARGE BROKEN WALLBASE TILE UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP SINK TO SEAL LARGE OPENING AT STATED WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE CUSTOMER 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK SO AS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR THE HOT WATER TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM MUST REPAIR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO ADJUST FAUCET BASE AT SAME.
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86
Dec 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED(SUGAR AND FLOUR)INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND TOWELS DISPENSERS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HARD TO OPERATE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS IN SINK DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 21, 2014
Complaint
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: FOAM CUPS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING AROUND SPRINKER HEAD ON CEILING ABOVE LARGE MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARETLY.
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Dec 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, FLOUR, OREGANO AND OTHER SPICES NOT LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Apr 3, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AND 40 LBS OF BAKED POTATOES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.4F-52.7F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $45.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A SPICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN FLOOR CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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86
Jan 3, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GRILL: COOKED CHICKEN AT 128.8F, PORK CHOPS AT 83.8F, SAUSAGE AT 84.6F, COOKED BROCCOLI AT 130.4F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE HOT HOLDING CABINET: MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 121.1F, CHICKEN AT 120.1F, MASHED POTATOES AT 117.1F, CALZONES AT 117.1-123.0F, PIZZAS AT 114-125F, COOKED CORN AT 127.2F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT 44.2F, ROAST BEEF AT 46.9F, SALSA AT 44.6F. ALSO, SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS STORED ON THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AT 53.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LID FOR THE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE CROUTONS. REPLACE THE DOOR SEALS AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING ALONG THE CORNER OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. THE TOILET IN THE SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR. MANAGEMENT LOCKED THE DOOR TO PREVENT ACCESS TO THIS WASHROOM.
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Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CABINETS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CABINETS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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78
Oct 3, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. FOUND 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND BACK ROOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. RUBBER GASKET MISSING AT FRONT COOKING LINE DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OPENING IN KITCHEN WALLS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE SAME COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. DRIP PAN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Mar 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT TEMPS RANGE 100.7F-112.3F AT THE SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.
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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. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH IN SODA CANS CLOSET, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.. IMPROPER USAGE OF HAND SINK, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING SOILED PANS IN MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINKS FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #156116 DATED 1-29-09 VIOL #(35) MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE EASY TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ronny's Original Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ronny's Original Steak House on file is from Jan 10, 2020. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ronny's Original Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ronny's Original Steak House.
Has Ronny's Original Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ronny's Original Steak House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ronny's Original Steak House 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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