Pass

Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen

1316 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 26, 2026

Rubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Knives not being used must be stored in a clean holder not between wall and holder. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Walls and air vents in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Front windows removed and has no screens to shield against insects/pests. Instructed to either leave windows in or provide a screen. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food and dirt build up on the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks. -fan covers inside the walk in cooler with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fan covers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The hot water knob on the left faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the basement with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The filters on the ventilation hood with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers on site with no food handlers certificates. Instructed to have all food handlers obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Cfm does not have a current allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a brick wall surface behind the bar and into the front food prep area. Instructed to seal brick wall; all surfaces in the food prep areas must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: 2-401.11 observed multiple employees drinking their drinks in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide a designated space for employees to drink personal drinks and not allow personal drinks to be consumed in the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2&b) observed tcs food at an inadequate cold holding temperature; observed about 1 lb of diced tomatoes being stored in the food prep area at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 58f during the inspection. Instructed to discard and denature. All tcs foods must be stored in mechanical refrigeration and maintained at an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. The manager discarded said tcs food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 5 rodent droppings on the floor in between the blast chiller and the utility sink, observed about 5 rodent droppings along the wall under the dry storage shelf, and about 5 rodent droppings located between the wall and the reach in the freezer. All said areas located in the rear food prep area. Observed about 20 rodent droppings on the floor located along the walls under the bar/customer serving area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a dead mouse on the ground in the basement. Instructed to remove dead rodents as soon as possible.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed male food handlers with beards and without beard guards. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a brick wall surface behind the bar and into the front food prep area. Instructed to seal brick wall; all surfaces in the food prep areas must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.