Rib Place

December 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR & FOOD DEBRI & GREASE POOLING ON TO FLOOR IN BASEMENT STANDING APPX 1-2 FEET.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN & MAINTAIN WASTE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS(MORE THAN 100) SUCH AS INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND B.B.Q. PIT,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM,IN REAR PORCH AREA,ON STEPS LEADING INTO BASEMENT,SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN FOOD ITEMS.REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE . & ALSO OPEN BAG OF POISON & LIVE HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 8.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/11.(CRITICAL 7-38-020) CITATION ISSUED.
code 13Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,DAMAGED HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE, OVER HEAD INSULATION DAMAGED.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,MICROWAVE,GARBAGE CANS,WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,FILTERS,,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINKS,COUNTER TOPS,WINDOWS,B.B.Q. PIT,STOVE.KNIFE CADDY.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR & FLOOR TILES,STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER & WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK,MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: 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 COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM PREMISES & EXTERIOR REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on June 1, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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