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1-94 RIBS & GRILL

325 W 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for 1-94 RIBS & GRILL 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
2362231

Location recorded for this inspection · 1-94 RIBS & GRILL · 325 W 47TH ST

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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321079

Location recorded for this inspection · 1-94 RIBS & GRILL · 325 W 47TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOOD FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVRED SUCH AS RIB AND HOT LINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PERMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRE BY THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ** PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED THE WASH ROOM FIXTURE, SINK AND TOILET DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERYTHING IN THE WASH ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASH ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150399

Location recorded for this inspection · 1-94 RIBS & GRILL · 325 W 47TH 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: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers and on top of stove top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed heavy grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. Observed excessive dirt build up along walls in kitchen and along front wall near counter. Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors in rear hallway, restroom and furnace room. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144709

Location recorded for this inspection · 1-94 RIBS & GRILL · 325 W 47TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OWNER HAS NO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR A DUPLICATE COPY OF HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RIBS AND RIB TIPS) ON THE GRILL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers and on top of stove top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed heavy grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. Observed excessive dirt build up along walls in kitchen and along front wall near counter. Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors in rear hallway, restroom and furnace room. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144282

Location recorded for this inspection · 1-94 RIBS & GRILL · 325 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected. Observed live roaches crawling on food (ribs) in bus pan. Instructed must protect food at all time by storing in proper multi use containers with lids when unattended. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in bathroom on floor under utility sink; 5 on floor under fryer; 10 in rear hallway from kitchen to restroom; 10 along walls next to 2 door cooler. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in a bus pan, and under oven in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (burgers, ribs, etc.) are being cooked. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers and on top of stove top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed heavy grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. Observed excessive dirt build up along walls in kitchen and along front wall near counter. Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors in rear hallway, restroom and furnace room. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed excessive grease build up inside ventilation hood over cooking line (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed wall damaged near front of kitchen. Pipes and insulation exposed where walls were removed due to water damage. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955386

Location recorded for this inspection · 1-94 RIBS & GRILL · 325 W 47TH 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: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT COUNTER AREA AND AT 3-COMP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.FLOORS UNDER POTS AND PANS DRYING RACK NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED SPLASHED WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT POT RACK AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD AT FOOD PREP MISSING AND NEEDS AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION NEEDS TO ADJUSTED FOR BETTER VENTILATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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