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RUBY'S RESTAURANT

3175 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610051

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532235

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED MEATLOAF AT 110.3F IN A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 49.7F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 44.6F, JERK CHICKEN AT 45.5F, HAM AT 48.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE STORAGE ROOM AND DISHROOM, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND DISHROOM. FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, THE LIDS WERE NOT CLOSED ON THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND TO CLOSE THE LIDS WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. LAST INSPECTION WAS 9/25/14. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325218 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: #33 - STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35 - STILL NEED TO SEAL A FEW HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE GLASS DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SNEEZEGUARD AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE SNEEZEGUARD. PEELING PAINT/FINISH OF RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WAFFLE IRON, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, EXTERIOR AND TOP OF STOVES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GRILLS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE ROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING ROOMS, STORAGE ROOMS AND MOP SINK AREAS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM THE DISHROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET OR HOSE BIB BEHIND SAME SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FAUCET FOR COOKING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL LONGER FAUCET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE STORAGE ROOMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325218

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON 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: STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STILL NEED TO SEAL A FEW HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE, MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325209

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON 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: NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM ON BOXES AND SHELVING. ALSO NOTED 15 LIVE FLIES ON SHELVING WHERE UNUSED POTS ARE STORED. OBSERVERED 5 LIVE ROACHES COME OUT OF THE LARGE DEEP FREEZERS MOTOR HOUSING AND GO INTO THE WALL BEHIND FREEZER. ALSO NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND PIPING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ACTIVITY OFF. STRONGLY RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BEFORE BEING REINSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING ESPECIALLY THE WHEELS AND LEG TO REMOVE GREASE AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTER,ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS AND RACKS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE DRAIN COVERS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND PEST. ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325079

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325054

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON 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 DETAIL CLEAN THE LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING BACK AREA AND IN SPOTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324874

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON 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 LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND SOME OF THE DOORS TO THE 7 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE TO HELP PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB AND A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146515

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336171

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336031

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON 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: OBSERVED TWENTY FIVE OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM IN BACK OF KITCHEN; ROOM CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MORE DROPPINGS THERE; REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WHERE RUSTY. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED, SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK IN BACK PREP AREA/DISHWASHING ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ATTACHED TO BACK KITCHEN ARE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626212

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

  • 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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SIDE WALL IN STORAGE ROOM AT SIDE OF KITCHEN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365460

Location recorded for this inspection · RUBY'S RESTAURANT · 3175 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2069144.

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