Rubianna Pasta & Things

6319 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Rubianna Pasta & Things stretching back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Rubianna Pasta & Things is from Dec 10, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2019

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR REST ROOM USED BY WOMEN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Aug 3, 2018

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Jun 13, 2018

License

10 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK AND WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON, OPERABLE AND MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS NEAR EXPOSED SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rubianna Pasta & Things last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rubianna Pasta & Things on file is from Dec 10, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rubianna Pasta & Things?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rubianna Pasta & Things.

Has Rubianna Pasta & Things' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rubianna Pasta & Things have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rubianna Pasta & Things 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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