Ruby's Fast Food

3740 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at Ruby's Fast Food stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2021. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Ruby's Fast Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 2, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ruby's Fast Food trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PORK SITTING ON WIRE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 58.7 AND 62.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 200LBS OF PORK VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $600. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/2/2019, REPORT #2313195. #57-FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON DESSERTS SOLD "TO GO." INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INSIDE OF DOOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH A RAG. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY FIX AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BLACK 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 30, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW CHICKEN IN 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE FOOD IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS SO THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ONE ANOTHER IS PREVENTED. RAW BEEF MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW CHICKEN WITHOUT TOUCHING AND MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. EGGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER FOUND AT 74.5F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 56.6F IN REFRIGERATOR, TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW PORK FOUND AT 60.2F ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $175.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING CASH THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT TO PREPARE CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/2/2019, REPORT #2313195. #57-FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Oct 2, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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90
Sep 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE MEAT STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER- PORK AT 54.1 F, SAUSAGE AT 59.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN MEAT COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.5 F, FOUND PORK, SAUSAGES, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER OR REPLACE, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL AND 5 LIVE FLIES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREP AREA FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN DISHWASH AREA BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT DISHWASH/PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST INSTALLN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2017
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 11 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BETWEEN 2 CHEST FREEZER, INSIDE WASHROOM AND ON SIDES OF COOKING QUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY PROBLEM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIN. OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS ON FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST INSTALLN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Aug 4, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON METAL SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC. ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED. NICKIE L RODICA CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 05/10/17. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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 FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Apr 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1960845 DATED ON 09/20/16- #30 MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PREPARED FOODS AND RAW FOODS NOT DATED AND LABELED INSIDE REFRIGERATORS. FOUND WHITE SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED ASA FOOD STORAGE BAGS, MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS, #34 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AT THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN, #38 MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, #45 NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/19/17). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.FOUND PREPARED FOODS AND RAW FOODS NOT DATED AND LABELED INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER. ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE WINDOW NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AREA FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AT THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND PASSAGE WAY INTO THE STOVE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE EXHAUST CANOPY AREA TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AT THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS NEXT TO THE EXHAUST CANOPY AREA TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PORTION OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND THE LOCATION OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. OWNER PROVIDED PROOF FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
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74
Feb 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF,NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION.). INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1473378 DATED:06/05/2014. 36 MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. 09/05/2014 . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 1/29/15.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: (1) COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF,NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION.). INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM DISH AREA, AND FRONT DINING, TO KEEP PEST FROM BREADING,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN, REPAIRED AND PAINTED, ALSO ALL OPENINGS SEALED, AND REPAINT WALLS IN A LITE COLOR,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS.
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Aug 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SHELVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK AT 110F, RICE AT 105F, MEAT SAUCE AT 99.0F. SAUSAGE AT 64.4F, BEEF AT 64.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER. COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $200,TOTAL 35LBS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098713 DATED 11/16/12. #30-PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.#33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLERS, FREEZER,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES,BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES,,CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA, AND BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE. #35- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN. #38- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG THE WALL BASE, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS. COOKED NODDLES AT 103.1F AND 5 LBS COOKED RICE AT 70.3F, BOTH CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT COLD 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED; V=$160. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN, TO CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE FOR EXPOSED SINK AND REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2011
Consultation
10 minor violations.
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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. VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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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. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND PREPARATION AREAS.
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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. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND AREA AROUND TRAP MUST BE DRIED IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Oct 11, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK, ABOUT 8LBS AT 62.4F AND 10 DOZ. EGGS RANGING FROM 72.3-78.9F, FOODS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. V=$160. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED SEVERAL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE SINK, SIX LARGE SERVING SPOONS, TWO COOKING PANS OF TOP OF SINK, MAKING THE SINK INACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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: 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 EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN, ON EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND FLOOR. OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES, ADULTS AND SMALL/NYMPH NOTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS/CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OFFICE NOTIFIED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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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 VIOLATIONS ISSUED ON 8-17-10, REPORT #284447 NOT CORRECTED. #33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING HOOD, STOVE TOPS, UPRIGHT FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. 34-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND MICROWAVE, AND IN RESTROOM. ALSO ELEVATE STOCK ONIONS OFF THE FLOOR 6". 35-CLEAN WALL UNDER STORAGE SHELF BY MICROWAVE, NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK, CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN ALSO, CLEAN RESROOM FAN DUSTY. 38-OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BOTTOM PIPE INTO BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR WEST STORAGE OF THE KITCHEN, RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL, MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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 SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE PLASTIC COVERING, ALSO SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS USE FOR DRIYING CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 17, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING HOOD, STOVE TOPS, OVEN, UPRIGHT FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND MICROWAVE, AND IN RESTROOM.ALSO ELEVATE STOCK ONIONS OFF THE FLOOR 6".
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN WALL UNDER STORAGE SHELF BY MICROWAVE. NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK, CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN ALSO, CLEAN RESTROOM FAN DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BOTTOM PIPE INTO BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR WEST STORAGE OF THE KITCHEN, RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruby's Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruby's Fast Food on file is from Dec 2, 2021. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruby's Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ruby's Fast Food.

Has Ruby's Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ruby's Fast Food have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ruby's Fast Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.