Ruxbin Kitchen
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2016
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Score
Ruxbin Kitchen has been inspected 15 times since 2010. Ruxbin Kitchen was last inspected on Sep 29, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Ruxbin Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 29, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found deep groves in cutting boards attached to reach in coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive ice build up on interior of chest freezer in basement. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive dust build up on vent cover in restroom. Must remove, clean and maintain.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RISOTTO AT 44.4F, VENISON AT 46.5F, AND STEAK AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 11# OF FOOD WORTH $115. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR WORN STRIP ON EXIT DOOR. PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP FOR KITCHEN DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND ENDCAPS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Storage containers in basement storage areas not elevated. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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May 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING AND PIPE LEAKING BENEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean multi-use utensils,dishware must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,and remove aluminum foils from kitchen cooking equipments.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,cooking stove/ovens,dishmachine,upper panel of ice machine.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors are dirty beneath the chest freezer stored in the basement,clean floors in detail.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found light bulbs not shielded over the dry storage shelvings located in the basement.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 2/9/2011, FOR VIOLATIONS #33, 34, 35, & 41, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT #357223, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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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 PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Feb 9, 2011
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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING, KITCHEN AREA
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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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 CLEAN/REPAINT WALL IN KITCHEN AND HALLWAY AREA, LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY ONE DESIGNATED AREA
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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. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS
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Aug 13, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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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.MULTI-USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,NOT INVERTED.
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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 RESTRICT USAGE OF DISPENSING TAP WATER OUT OF WATER BOTTLES DUE TO NO MEANS OF PROPER SANITIZING OF SAID BOTTLES.
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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..LIGHTS IN BASEMENT OVER DRY STORAGE FOODS NOT SHIELDED.
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Aug 12, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING REQUIRED SANITIZER "0"PPM.PREMISES IS NOT OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME-HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-MUST NOT USE UNTIL SERVICED,FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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.MULTI-USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,NOT INVERTED.
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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 RESTRICT USAGE OF DISPENSING TAP WATER OUT OF WATER BOTTLES DUE TO NO MEANS OF PROPER SANITIZING OF SAID BOTTLES.
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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.LIGHTS IN BASEMENT OVER DRY STORAGE FOODS NOT SHIELDED.
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Apr 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FRONT DISPLAY SERVICE STATION MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES-MATERIALS USED FOR SAID AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Apr 19, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED/OVERFLOWING.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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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.SPLASHGUARD AT 1COMP SINK NOT INSTALLED.
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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.SECTION OF WEST WALL ABOVE FOOD PREP COOLERS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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.A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT NOT INSTALLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruxbin Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruxbin Kitchen on file is from Sep 29, 2016. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruxbin Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ruxbin Kitchen.
Has Ruxbin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruxbin Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ruxbin Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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