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RUBY OF SIAM

170 W WASHINGTON ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RUBY OF SIAM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578971

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372589

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES AND VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN NOT CELAN, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD, DIRT ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND GREASE TRAP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND PREVENT CONDENSATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324742

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE MOTOER HOUSING OF COOLERS AND FRYER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND UNDERNEATH CRATES/SHELVING TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. ALSO USE PROPER SHELVING, NOT CRATES. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114453

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114441

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND (APPETIZER) PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 49.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER SERVICED SO THAT IT HOLDS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 49.4F-52.7F AND INCLUDED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, EGG ROLLS, SPRING ROLLS, CRAB RAGOON, SHRIMP DUMPLING AND POT STICKERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 3.5LBS. VALUED @ $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS (I.E. HANDLING RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT, TOUCHING SOIL TOWELS, WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRONS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DEBRIS ALL ON THE GROUND AND COMPACTOR IS LEAKING A LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE COMPACTOR FIXED OR REPLACED SO IT DOES NOT LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, TEMP. WAS 75.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY'S CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AREA. CAN OPENER, BAR GUN HOLDER, KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES ON RACKS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP IN STORAGE ROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK, DISH WASHER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. ALSO, CLEAN ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESS DIRT/DUST HANGING FROM THEM,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
409503

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OIL SPILLS NOTED BEHIND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
197266

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
197250

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY OF SIAM · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND MOP SINK AND BEHIND STAND UP FREEZER, ALSO FOUND OVER 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, A LOT OF DEAD ROACHES FOUND INSIDE BAGS OF PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON KITCHEN FLOORS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED MORE FREQUENT PEST CONTROL SERVICES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSIDE SURFACE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED GRAYISH FILM BUILD UP ON UPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA OF KITCHEN, DEAD INSECTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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