Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY 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
1465160
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329710
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321531
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321233
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
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: 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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKET TO SLIDING DOOR COOLER REAR KITCHEN AREA
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FLOUR BUILT-UP,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES ALONG WALL AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ATTACHED TO WALL AREA BY REAR DOOR
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE TAPE AT LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE SAME SINK, MUST PROPERLY REPAIR
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS BY MOP SINK AREA
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
671164
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670790
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: 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.
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: 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.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE 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. 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557701
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: 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.
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659887
Location recorded for this inspection · AUNTIE REMUS CHICKEN' RIB FACTORY · 5215 W NORTH AVE
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.
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How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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