Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2018
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Going back to 2013, Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2018. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASHBOWL SINK AVAILABLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL WASHBOWL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MAINTAIN WASHBOWL SINK. DURING INSPECTION DOOR WAS LOCKED AND OUT OF ORDER SIGN WAS PLACED ON DOOR.CDPH TAG WAS PLACED ON DOOR.OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL REACH IN FREEZERS AND TWO LARGE PREP TABLES. OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SPICES FOR MEAT AND RUBBER GLOVES ON PREP TABLES. AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. REPAIR DOOR SO THAT THERE IS NOT 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM OR SIDES OF DOOR AND DOOR IS COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. DOOR HAS BEEN COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DATED 4/6/2017 DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BBQ SAUCES FOR SALE MUST HAVE NAME OF PRODUCT INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT ON BOTTLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN MAIN COOKING LINE AND IN FRONT OF DISH AREA. REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF KITHCEN IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND REPLACE ALL NECESSARY GROUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE ON SHELVES IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION IN ORDER TO STORE FOOD IN THIS AREA. ALL FOOD WAS REMEOVED FROM THIS AREA DURING INSPECTION. ALL FOOD WAS MOVED TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DURING INSPECTION.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH EAST ROOM OF BASEMENT CONTAINING STAFF WASHROOM NEEDS TO HAVE COMPLETE SEPARATION OF ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS INCLUDING CLOTHS SHOES AND PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD AND RESTAURANT ITEMS INCLUDING SPICES, TAKE OUT CONTAINERS ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRS OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSABLE RESTAURNAT EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMIANING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 6, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.7F; 2 3# OF SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51F; 1 3# BLOCK OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.1F;12 QUART OF HEAVY WHIP CREAM AT TEMP OF 49.5F TO 50F. SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.1F-46.4F AND 49F.PRE-COOKED WINGS AT TEMP OF 54F TO 56F.; RAW SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 52F TO 54.1F; COOKED(LEGS) CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52F TO 56.3F. 2 LAYER OF 30 EACH OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49F TO 54F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH PRESENTLY MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.5F. FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.POUNDS 45,VALUE 200.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS, ONE HAND HANDLING THE COOKING PAN AT OTHER HAND HOLDING AND TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE. ONCE HE FINISHED THE CONVERSATION PUT HIS PHONE AWAY AND WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND HAND WASHING,PICKED UP BREAD BUNS MADE A SANDWHICH,AND PUT ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER.DISH WASHER HANDLED CELL PHONE, AT SAME TIME REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITOUT WASHING HANDS.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING AND USAGE OF GLOVES GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT OR BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR COOLER AND BY THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROOT BEER COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN AT BOTTOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN ROOT BEER COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BY ROOT BEER COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERING OR PROOF OF SHATTERPROOF BULB.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE VENTILATION UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED AND KEEP REAR AREA CLEAN.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
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 reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, kitchen storage 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in bsmt storage area shall be provided.
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Mar 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION IN PREMISES AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER(MAIN KITCHEN), 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT FIRE WOOD AREA(REAR OF PREMISES), OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRS(BASEMENT), 25 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT LAUNDRY AREA, 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND ABOUT 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS LEADING TO BASEMENT, 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT FURNACE AREA BASEMENT, AND 17 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SODA MACHINE TABLE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR WITH TORN BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP.(1/2 INCH GAP)AND A HOLE ON DOOR IN THE BASEMENT LEADIND TO NEXT DOOR BUSINESS BASEMENT. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG SIDES (1/4 INCH GAP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS UNDER AND AROUND DOOORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES PORK RIBS, CHICKEN, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FIREWOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS 6INCHES)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND MAIN KITCEN AREAS.(MAIN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT)FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT NEED TO BE REPAIRED.(BASEMENT) FOUND HOLE AT DOOR AT BASEMENT LEADING TO BUILDING NEXT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS: OLD BOXES, TOILET, OLD CHRISTMAS DECOR, AND GARBAGE. MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. FOUND ARTICLES AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED. MOP SINK ROOM 1ST FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 8, 2013
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/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of frony counter shelving, cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, boiler areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.
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Feb 25, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.SEAL BASEBOARD WALL BY THE FRONT DOOR AND BY THE SIGN IN DINING AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SMOOTH WALL PANEL AT SOUTH WALL BY THE SIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO COVER EXPOSED BRICK. SEAL WALL BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVER ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse on file is from Apr 25, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse.
Has Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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