Rubys Soulfood Express

April 12, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: 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
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 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). • OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    code 41
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GRASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL MOP SINK IN REAR.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 53
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on March 31, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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