Pass

I-57 Ribhouse

1524 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026

I-57 Ribhouse was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical6 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Found the white panel inside the ice machine with a pinkish slime build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found food handlers and personnel in the food prep areas not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust or replace storage racks. Maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found the base of the faucet on the 1-compartment sink leaking profusely. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the front employee toilet room door. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the floors around the pits with dirt and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain. -must clean and maintain the walls and vents to remove dirt and dust build up.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Found the cfm on site with no food allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food allergen certificate.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap at the front entrance door. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slime build up and slow drain at the front service area three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and service for faster draining as a means of preventing backup of waste water.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in freezer with a build up of dirt and or debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Nozzle needed at 3 compartment sink faucet in addition to sprayer instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the front employee toilet room door. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ovserved the ventilation vent above the three compartment sink with a heavy grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all hot holding cabinets to remove any food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All legs of smoker unit in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at 1 compartment sink in rear prep area. Hot water handle in need of repair leaking. Instructed to correct and maintain in good working order

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap in need of cleaning to remove odor. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under main smoker unit in rear area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop being stored in ice machine and ice bin for fountain drinks. Instructed to remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Side and lower shelves of hot holding table and fryers in need of cleaning to remove any and food splatters and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Drains at sinks and floor drains in need of cleaning to remove all build up of debris and foamy substance. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside wood pile and garbage area in need of cleaning to remove small debris items. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in corners and at wall bases in need of cleaning to remove build up of debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Air/heat vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small build up at interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize machine

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop being stored in ice machine and ice bin for fountain drinks. Instructed to remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Side and lower shelves of hot holding table and fryers in need of cleaning to remove any and food splatters and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Drains at sinks and floor drains in need of cleaning to remove all build up of debris and foamy substance. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside wood pile and garbage area in need of cleaning to remove small debris items. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in corners and at wall bases in need of cleaning to remove build up of debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Air/heat vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical11 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in front prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      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: Observed bulk containers not labeled in front serving area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handle of ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store handle up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use containers not inverted on shelving units. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, grease buildup on exterior surfaces of fryers, food debris on prep tables and holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet and drainpipe on smaller 3-compartment sink in middle prep area. Instructed manager 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 exccessive smoke and soot buildup on ceiling tiles, light sheilds, duct equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored on floor inside utility closet. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site and valid certificate posted when tcs food(ribs 150.9f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Numerous pieces of large multi use primarily used equipment (large trays, pans, bus pans, pots) unable to fully submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Instd to install larger 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize or remove all large pieces of equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Maintenance tools (screw, screwdriver) improperly stored at handwash sink. Instd to store maintainence tools in designated area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two pans of rib tips stored at improper temperature (91.9f-108.3f) on steam table, seven pans of rib tips stored at improper temperature (96.8f-115.6f)in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard approximately 100lbs and $1000 of rib tips. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, dispplay and storage. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer with a suitable small diameter probe designed to measure thin masses of food. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures of cold and hot food. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food item stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.