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RIBS & BIBS INC

5300 S DORCHESTER AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RIBS & BIBS INC 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
1501439

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER 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
1493504

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319447

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN BUS PANS AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE TOPS OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER STAINLESS STEAL FLOOR PANELS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR PANELS TO PREVENT POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CORROSION FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AREAS WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE THE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND REMOVE ELECTRICAL TAPE.

Complaint-FirePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1088238

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER AVE

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

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: FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 61F,57.8F,56.6F.RIBS WAS STORED BETWEEN ANOTHER PAN,NOT ABLE TO COOL PROPERLY.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.COST APPRX $150.00-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A-CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Short Form Fire-ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Fire-Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154233

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154232

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154231

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER 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 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE BOX IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE ANS CLEAN ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H78154.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 140.8F AND RIBS 140.3 PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR FLOOR AROUND TOILET. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BBQ PIT AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (REAR). PROVIDE LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET MUST BE REPAIRED. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531442

Location recorded for this inspection · RIBS & BIBS INC · 5300 S DORCHESTER AVE

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

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: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BACKED UP/NOT DRAINING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY HANDSINK AREAS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3563.

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