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Restaurant: Chicken' Rib Factory
Address: 5215 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jan 9, 2013

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NOTED UNVENTED STOVE AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (UNDER HOOD) OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.-----------MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT (CASHIER AREA) AND AT REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR).
WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND HALLWAY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND/OR REPAINTING.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT CASHIER AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.-----------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA INCLUDING BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT (CASHIER AREA) AND AT REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR).
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
NOTED UNVENTED STOVE AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (UNDER HOOD) OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.-----------MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked chicken 15 lbs at 77.6 F-89.1 F, Ribs 5lbs at 48.7 F and Chicken 20 lbs at 47.6 F. Instructed that potentailly hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher. Critical citation issued 7-38-020. Value 80.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
Inadequate sewage and waste water disposal at three compartment sink. While running and draining water in three compartment, water coming back-up air gap floor drain that's under utility sink and draining on basement floor. Water draining all over food preparation area floor. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline and repair plumbing connection to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Evidence of rodent infestation found on premises. Found mice droppings in front prep area-approximately 20, in same area north east corner- approximately 10, in rear preparation area behind cooking equipment under exhaust hood-approximately 40-50, on top landing of basement stairs-approximately 30 and on shelf of bottom prep table-approximately 20 plus. Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize areas and have licensed pest control service premises. Critical citation issued 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND HALLWAY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND/OR REPAINTING.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT CASHIER AREA. SEVERAL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS AT BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found rear 2 door cooler at improper temperature. Found internal temperature at 46.2 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.-----------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA INCLUDING BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER.

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.CONTINUED EVIDENCE OF INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL MUST CONSULT WITH LICENSED PLUMBER PER CITY CODE TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AS REQUIRED.. Inadequate sewage and waste water disposal at three compartment sink. While running and draining water in three compartment, water coming back-up air gap floor drain that's under utility sink and draining on basement floor. Water draining all over food preparation area floor. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline and repair plumbing connection to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN BENEATH THE CHEST FREEZER,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK.Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize areas and have licensed pest control service premises.ALSO FRONT DOOR BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.NOTE:REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND HALLWAY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND/OR REPAINTING.MUST REPAIR WATER SEAPAGE IN (BASEMENT) ON EAST WALL ALONG STAIRCASE,SOUTH WALL SAME AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.ABATED.
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. NOTED UNVENTED STOVE AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (UNDER HOOD) OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.-----------MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.ABATED.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA INCLUDING BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT MAINTAIN GROUND DRAIN VISIBLE,FREE OF DEBRIS TO ELIMINATE POOLS OF STANDINNG WATER.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERT. MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES ALONG WALL AREA
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS BY MOP SINK AREA
MUST REPAIR GASKET TO SLIDING DOOR COOLER REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE TAPE AT LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE SAME SINK, MUST PROPERLY REPAIR
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FLOUR BUILT-UP,
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ATTACHED TO WALL AREA BY REAR DOOR

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