The Chicago Rib House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 17, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in between rear exit doors. Must repair and maintain tight fitting to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the knob on the front hand sink with a leak at the bottom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few ceiling tiles through out damaged. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in between rear exit doors. Must repair and maintain tight fitting to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the knob on the front hand sink with a leak at the bottom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few ceiling tiles through out damaged. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine in the rear.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in front near cash register with leak from drainpipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed office/storage area very clutter. Must remove all unnecessary items to prevent harborge.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of all the floor drains and floors under the cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. The walls and vents around the 3-compartment sink and in various areas in the food preparation area with stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Feb 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the weather stripping on the rear exit door is worn. Instructed manager to replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the walk in freezer. Must defrost and clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Aug 25, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Rear exit door hasa 1 inch gap in the center; instructed to seal to avoid possible rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, bottom of fryers and bottom area of steamtable. Steamtable cleaning corrected on site.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in corner area by large oven, clean under cooking equipment to remove grease and clean all ceiling vents where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom area of the fryers to remove grease and bottom area underneath the steamtable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under and around all kitchen equipment and shelves. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents and light shields where needed to remove build up of dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease. Clean interior of unused refrigeration unit by fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all ceiling vents and vent fans on washroom ceilings to remove dust. Replace all water stained ceiling tile where needed. Clean floors and walls around and behind all equipment where needed to remove splatter and build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found a few food handler certificates expired; instructed that those food handlers must obtain valid certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Mar 31, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found the wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solutions (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: The racks inside the walk in cooler are rusty. Instructed to remove rust or replace racks. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryers has thick grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The rubber wall base missing from the area under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of all the floor drains and floors under the cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. The walls and vents around the 3-compartment sink and in various areas in the food preparation area with stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Nov 15, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found a written procedure and kit on premises. Found the disinfectant inside of kit is not appropriate to kill norovirus. Instructed to provide a disinfectant that will kill norovirus. Additional time granted to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces and interior bottom of the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around cooking equipment (fryers and smoker). Clean walls around prep tables and other equipment where needed. Replace water stained ceiling tile near rear exit door and in washrooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Oct 9, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand sink in front food prep (cook line, hot holding) area. Facility must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issues

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b) (5) observed grab and go items, pastries/desert missing label information allergen, weight, ingredents etc. Informed person in charge to provied proper labels for food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issue

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-2020.16 observed exit/enrty door in rear of facility for refuse not tight fitted above 1/4 inch gap at bottom and side. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed three compartment sink in warewashing area in disrepair faucet leaking, hot and cold knobs in disrepair. Must repair and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.14 observed floor tiles throughout the prep areas in disrepair, missing and porous not sealed must repair and maintain floors for smooth, non porous, easy to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Dec 15, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers under prep table in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove all pop and milk crates in walk-in cooler/freezer and storage areas and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of shake mixer, fryer cabinets, prep tables, coolers, freezers, and holding units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep and dish washing area. Clean all light shields and ceiling vents in prep and dish washing areas(dead insects, dust buildup,etc).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield above steam table behind front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

12. Oct 12, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint and repaint raw wood shelving in dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep and dish washing area. Remove peeling paint on walls in dish washing area near ice machine and around toilet in men washroom. Clean all light shields and ceiling vents in prep and dish washing areas(dead insects, dust buildup,etc).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield above steam table behind front counter. Repair all inoperable light bulbs in dry storage and rear prep/dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize all reach-in and walk-in coolers.

13. Aug 29, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy ice build up in the walk-in freezer; remove ice build up from walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, clean interiors of hot holding unit by bbq pit, clean bottom of fryers to remove grease, clean can opener blade at prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and behind various kitchen equipment. Clean floors underneath storage shelves in storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls, ceilings and ceiling vents to remove dust observed. Clean light shield exteriors to remove dust observed on shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Some clutter of boxes observed in storage room and in office; organize and maintain both areas.

14. Apr 19, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean bottom interiors of fryers to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under fryers to remove grease. Clean floors in storage room (cdi). Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler. A section of the floor by the stove is not smooth and easily cleanable; must make floor smooth and easily cleanable by adding tile or sealing floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall vent outside of the utility closet to remove grease observed. Clean ceiling vents, tile and shields in kitchen and dining area.