Skip to content
Loading map…

PIZZA RIBS & THINGS

408 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PIZZA RIBS & THINGS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 8, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 3, 2010. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 6, 2012. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAINS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM INTERIOR OF SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION AND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ALONG WALLS,ON PIPES,ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT MOTOR HOUSING,ON SHELVING UNITS,ON INTERIOR LOWER SECTION OF PIZZA OVEN,IN REAR NEAR FURNACE,ALONG SIDE REACH IN FREEZER,BEHIND COOK LINE,IN REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES,BEHIND COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND GARBAGE BAGS,OPEN BUCKETS OF WASTE GREASEN AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. ALSO, PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AND ALL OTHER DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE REFUSE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS AND SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT AS NEEDED. MUST DISCARD ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND ALL PREP AREA SURFACES. MUST CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND CORDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,AROUND THE BARBEQUE PIT,UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR UNDER 3 COMP SINK,IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDED THE PROPER END CAPS ON LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER SUCH AS UNUSED COOLERS,OLD PAPERS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
  3. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT REAR.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT REAR.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLUTTER CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD,ALSO CLEAN CABINETS THRU0OUT FRONT AND REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING FRONT AND REAR.FILL ALL HOLES IN REAR STORAGE WALLS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.OBSERVED 2ND COMPAQRTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND REAR YARD ALSO HIGH GEASS/WEEDS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED.FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 5/01/2010 FOR CASSANDRA SMITH POSTED. NO PROOF /RECIEPTS FOR ENROLLMENT.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website