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Restaurant: Ruby's Ribs
Address: 3551 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Sep 5, 2012

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED: NO RECEIPTS, NO CURRENT COPY OF BUSINESS LICENSE, NO MAP, NO MSDS FORMS, NO DOCUMENTATION FROM COMPANY IN BOOK- MUST UPDATE BOOK. REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A LARGE GAP( 1 INCH) IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER, FRONT DOOR HAS A LARGE GAP( 3/4 INCH ) AT LEFT LOWER CORNER- MUST REPAIR BOTH MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 10 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG BASE OF WALLS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST B E LABELED & DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED & BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVINGS ALONG BASES OF WALLS.
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. ELIMINATE CLUTERRY AREAS IN BASEMENT.

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. ELIMINATE CLUTERRY AREAS IN BASEMENT.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-42-010(b)
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST B E LABELED & DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED & BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVINGS ALONG BASES OF WALLS. FINISH REPAIRING AREAS(CORNERS) AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT SIDES, CORNERS AND BOTTOMS).

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. replace soiled ceiling tiles.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. must label and dated prep/cooked foods not in original container in coolers.

FOUND OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ONE DEAD, DECAYING RAT LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF BASEMENT FLOOR. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, BY REFRIGERATOR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREP/COOKED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. violation corrected.
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. violation corrected.
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE. ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND WATER PUDDLES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO LIGHTS IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.UPPER SCREEN AT REAR DOOR TORN/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

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