Rubys Soulfood Express
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2022
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Rubys Soulfood Express stretching back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Rubys Soulfood Express since Dec 1, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Dec 1, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 189.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 17, 2022
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING, WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2022
Routine
7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 138.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING, WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ENTRANCE AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS THAT IS VISIBLE INFORMING PATRONS MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO WORN INDOORS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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Apr 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GRASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL MOP SINK IN REAR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPROC 4LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT 54.0F,PAN OF SPAGHETTI WITH SAUCE AT 59.0F, 15LBS OF COOKED MACARONI/ CHEESE AT 62.0F, LARGE PAN PREP YESTERDAY, APPROX,(10LBS) MACARONI AND CHEESE PREPARED WITH MILK AND EGGS AT 50.0F,10LBS OF COOKED SPAGHETTI (PASTA) AT 49.0F, 20LBS OF TURKEY GRAVY AT 57.0F, 10 LBS OF BEFF GRAVY AT 57.0F, 1LB OF BAKED DRESSING AT 62.0F, APPROX 10LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 50.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 250.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COLD HOLDING UNITS BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. REFRIGERATOR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F AND COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F. BOTH COOLERS WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT - COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 42 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND HOT WATER TANK,AROUND AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GRASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Mar 20, 2020
License
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ** PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVER LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND THE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE 2-DOOR COOLER, NOTED THE CEILING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST SEAL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ENRTY POINTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHATTER PROOF OR PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIIFED MANAGER MUST HAVE THIER ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rubys Soulfood Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rubys Soulfood Express on file is from Dec 1, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rubys Soulfood Express?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rubys Soulfood Express.
Has Rubys Soulfood Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rubys Soulfood Express have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rubys Soulfood Express 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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