Ruby's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Ruby's Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Ruby's Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 24, 2015. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The most recent inspection at Ruby's Restaurant is from Mar 24, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ruby's Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED MEATLOAF AT 110.3F IN A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 49.7F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 44.6F, JERK CHICKEN AT 45.5F, HAM AT 48.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE STORAGE ROOM AND DISHROOM, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND DISHROOM. FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, THE LIDS WERE NOT CLOSED ON THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND TO CLOSE THE LIDS WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. LAST INSPECTION WAS 9/25/14. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325218 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: #33 - STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35 - STILL NEED TO SEAL A FEW HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE GLASS DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SNEEZEGUARD AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE SNEEZEGUARD. PEELING PAINT/FINISH OF RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WAFFLE IRON, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, EXTERIOR AND TOP OF STOVES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GRILLS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING ROOMS, STORAGE ROOMS AND MOP SINK AREAS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM THE DISHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET OR HOSE BIB BEHIND SAME SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FAUCET FOR COOKING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL LONGER FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE STORAGE ROOMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STILL NEED TO SEAL A FEW HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE, MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Sep 18, 2014
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: NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM ON BOXES AND SHELVING. ALSO NOTED 15 LIVE FLIES ON SHELVING WHERE UNUSED POTS ARE STORED. OBSERVERED 5 LIVE ROACHES COME OUT OF THE LARGE DEEP FREEZERS MOTOR HOUSING AND GO INTO THE WALL BEHIND FREEZER. ALSO NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND PIPING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ACTIVITY OFF. STRONGLY RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BEFORE BEING REINSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING ESPECIALLY THE WHEELS AND LEG TO REMOVE GREASE AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTER,ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS AND RACKS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE DRAIN COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND PEST. ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 19, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST
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May 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING BACK AREA AND IN SPOTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Jan 24, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND SOME OF THE DOORS TO THE 7 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB AND A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 6, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 18, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 TWENTY FIVE OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM IN BACK OF KITCHEN; ROOM CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MORE DROPPINGS THERE; REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SIDE WALL IN STORAGE ROOM AT SIDE OF KITCHEN.
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Dec 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2010
License
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.
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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. DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND SOME ROACHES AND RAT DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREAS OF DOORS AND CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. MUST REPAIR/SERVICE DISH MACHINE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GREASE TRAP UNDER 2ND 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 WOOD SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND CASHIERS AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, ICE MACHINE, TOILET BOWLS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ETC...
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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 REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN HOODS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND VENT COVERS AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND LIGHT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET AT 1ST 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby's Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ruby's Restaurant.
Has Ruby's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ruby's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ruby's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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