Ryhanas Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2018
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ryhanas Cuisine, the earliest from 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Ryhanas Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 6, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ryhanas Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2144958 ON 2/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2051123 ON 5/25/17 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP, BURNERS) INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 35 - WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ALL DUST MUST BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND CORRECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD 2X4 ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND ALL THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND ASHES INSIDE OF THE 1 BURNER STOVE. CLEAN IN BETWEEN THE RISERS FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND THE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BACK CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM SO THAT ACCESS CAN BE MADE INTO THE HVAC CLOSET.
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Feb 23, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2144958 ON 2/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - NO SNEEZEGUARD WAS PROVIDED AT THE HOT FOOD SELF-SERVE BUFFET STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ALONG THE REAR WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND HOT WATER HEATER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELF WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED, ON TOP OF THE CEILING STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE CORNER OF THE STORAGE SPACE IN THE DINING ROOM. OBSERVED OVER 150 RAT DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2051123 ON 5/25/17 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP, BURNERS) INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 35 - WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ALL DUST MUST BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND CORRECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO HAND TOWELS WERE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. TOILET IS STOPPED UP AND WILL NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND ALL THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Feb 14, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HANDSOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWAHSING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO SNEEZEGUARD WAS PROVIDED AT THE HOT FOOD SELF-SERVE BUFFET STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 RODENT ACTIVITY ALONG THE REAR WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND HOT WATER HEATER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELF WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS 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. THERE ARE MULTIPLE GARBAGE BAGS STORED ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS AND ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL GARBAGE BAGS IN THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PICKUP AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2051123 ON 5/25/17 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP, BURNERS) INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 34 - FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH INS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 - WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ALL DUST MUST BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND CORRECT. 36 - NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN DINING AREA OR CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST CORRECT. 38 - LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 41 - ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ANY RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TAKE OUT CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. STORE ALL PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVING BELOW THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALONG THE SERVICE COUNTER. PAINT THE RAW WOOD AROUND THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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May 25, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP, BURNERS) INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH INS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ALL DUST MUST BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND CORRECT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN DINING AREA OR CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST CORRECT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ANY RODENT OR INSECT HORBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINER OPEN WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN CONTAINERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO SOAP IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP, BURNERS) INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH INS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ALL DUST MUST BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND CORRECT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN DINING AREA OR CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST CORRECT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ANY RODENT OR INSECT HORBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING THE MULTI USE UTENSILS/SINK NOT (PROPERLY) SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. PIPE NOT CONNECTED TO SINK AND WATER TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES/POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/WASH CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE THE MOPSINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE UTENSILS STORED ON THE DRAIN RACK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FIX THE SLOW DRAINING 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE CIRCULAR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CAP THE OPEN DRAIN LINE GOING INTO THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Oct 14, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PREMISES HAS A GAS POWERED HOT WATER HEATER AND THE GAS HAS NOT BEEN TURNED ON YET. OBSERVED A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 60.8F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE CIRCULAR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CAP THE OPEN DRAIN LINE GOING INTO THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ryhanas Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ryhanas Cuisine on file is from Mar 6, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ryhanas Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ryhanas Cuisine.
Has Ryhanas Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ryhanas Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ryhanas Cuisine 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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