Ridge Country Club

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of main ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: When sponges and green scrub pads are being used, they must be replace more often. Items are discolored with build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Flors throughout main prep area, dish area and interior of walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times with handle up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Fresh cut potato slicer in need of cleaning to remove debris. Instructed to detail clean after each use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up. All cooking equipment in patio kitchen in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean all equipment and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning behind cooking equipment, in front main bar and patio kitchen. Instructed to detail all floors and maintain clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer in disrepair on the dish machine in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware on dining tables. Instructed manager to invert, cover, wrap utensils or reset tableware upon customer seating.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service trays stored facing up at the cook line. Instructed to invert containers to protect from possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in the food prep area soiled with leftover food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed loose gasket on reach-in cooler door in salad prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed potato smasher soiled with leftover food debris in the dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the drain pipe at right sink and left sink slowly draining in the womens employee restroom. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in employee women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in basement liquor storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet in use mop stored in the mop bucket in the dry storage area near walk-in cooler. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Expandable foam being used along wallbase in storage areas. Instd to use proper material so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along floor under window in liquor storage area, missing baseboards along walls in basement men club area, cracks and crevices along walls in catering, paper storage, and dry food storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers not labeled in walk-in cooler and bulk containers of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 15 rat droppings on floor along wall and corner in rear catering equipment storage area, 5 rat droppings on floor under drainboard in front dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items and soda dispenser units stored on floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop not properly stored inside ice machine in first floor dining area. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor paper storage room. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wood surfaces on shelving units in catering and paper good storage area. Instructed manager to replace shelving and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along floor under window in liquor storage area, missing baseboards along walls in basement men club area, cracks and crevices along walls in catering, paper storage, and dry food storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2456816 on 11-19-20:53-observed no covered receptacles inside women washrooms in employee locker room and in lower level women washroom. Instructed all washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside women washrooms in employee locker room and in lower level women washroom. Instructed all washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage areas not maintained in banquet storage rooms. Observed unused equipment,( deep fryer, buffalo chopper and other articles ) stored on floors. Instructed to properly elevate, organize all storage off floors to prevent any pest harborage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of bread crumbs not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware not covered on dining tables. Instructed manager to cover utensils or reset tableware upon customer seating to prevent contamination of utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt, and debris on shelves in catering equipment storage area. Instructed to clean shelves and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2222381 on 9-14-18: 58-observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11c observed the interior of the hot holding units not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed the ceiling light shields in pool kitchen not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Small holes noted on wall behind 3-c0mpartment sink. Instd to seal same

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

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor and against wall in all storage areas. Instd to elevate 6 inches and away from wall. Extreme clutter in storage rooms. Instd to organize area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Over 2o mice droppings noted in linen closet in storage area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for service 7-38-020 serious.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean or rodent proof. Exterior of grease dumpster encrusted with grease on top and sides. Observed old trash compactor without any covering, causing overlowing and exposed garbage. Trash also noted in surrounding areas. Instd to clean surrounding area, clean grease dumpster, and provide proper garbage disposal containers/compactor with proper covering and rodent proof. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Small holes noted on wall behind 3-c0mpartment sink. Instd to seal same.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal belonging improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area. Stock on floor and against wall in all storage areas. Instd to elevate 6 inches and away from wall. Extreme clutter in storage rooms. Instd to organize area. Mop bucket filled with unclean water and mop, located in storage closet. Instd to maintain bucket empty and store mop upriight to prevent insect activity.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Cover all tableware at place settings or reset upon customer seating.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezer, and shelves in catering storage area.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along wall bases under radiators in liquor storage area. Clean all light shields in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in catering equipment storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, freezer, and rear storage areas. Remove unused equipment and properly organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 mice droppings on floor in dry storage area and 20 mice droppings on shelves in catering storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1546779 on 6-5-15: 38-instructed to fix the leak on the left faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink and on the bar 3-compartment sink. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for storage in for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezer, and shelves in catering storage area.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along wall bases under radiators in liquor storage area. Clean all light shields in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in catering equipment storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, freezer, and rear storage areas. Remove unused equipment and properly organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the excess ice build up in the rear chest (ice cream freezer used for storing meat) reach in freezer in the storage area by the women's employees toilet room. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment in the prep area. Must clean the fan covers and light shields in the walk in coolers-remove dirt/dust build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment. Remove dirt/dust, food and grease spills.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak on the left faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink and on the bar 3-compartment sink. Must maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment in all prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls around the dish machine, cooking equipment and sinks.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leaks at the base of the faucets on both 3-compartment sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to seal raw wood in the poolside concession area.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of ovens, hot holding units, coffee machines above the coffee basket. Clean and sanitize potato cutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under fryers main kitchen, dish machine, behind stove in pool side concessions.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, SLICER BAD GUN HOLDERS. DEFROST PIZZA FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER IN THE PATIO. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER AT PATIO KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS AT PATIO KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PATIO KITCHEN AND COOKING AREA.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN FRONT BAR AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. 20-25 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS, BAR GUNS, BAR GUN HOLDERS AND POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, MUST MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AIR VENTS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: Food in walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instd to properly do so.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of upright freezer with excessive ice build-up. Clean same and maintain. Remove plastic lining from bottom of tables in prep area and remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers/freezers not clean. Food debris. Clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tile at wait station. Replace same. Dust accumulation surrounding vents in dining area. Clean same.