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Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express

April 19, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALON NORTH WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN BUFFET PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN RIB/CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RIBS 160.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG WINDOW NEAR STEAM TABLE. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BUFFET HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSEC BREEDING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 15, 2012: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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