Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2021, Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT WINDOWS REMOVED AND HAS NO SCREENS TO SHIELD AGAINST INSECTS/PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LEAVE WINDOWS IN OR PROVIDE A SCREEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
70
Mar 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A BRICK WALL SURFACE BEHIND THE BAR AND INTO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALL; ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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95
Mar 22, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED ABOUT 1 LB OF DICED TOMATOES BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAINED AT AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE BLAST CHILLER AND THE UTILITY SINK, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELF, AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REACH IN THE FREEZER. ALL SAID AREAS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE BAR/CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES DRINKING THEIR DRINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK PERSONAL DRINKS AND NOT ALLOW PERSONAL DRINKS TO BE CONSUMED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
6
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A BRICK WALL SURFACE BEHIND THE BAR AND INTO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALL; ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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64
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A CRACKED WALL TILE ABOVE THE FLATTOP GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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78
Nov 27, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 FOUND BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 6 SMALL FLIES AT BAR, 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DINING AREA 7 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA AND 8 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Oct 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL COPY OF HER CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen.
Has Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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