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ROBINSON'S RIBS

655 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ROBINSON'S RIBS has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2017, found no infractions.

1 of 12 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: Food source, labelling and allergens and 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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 23, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on April 11, 2014. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 25 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2016. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 14, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734676 3/23/16 NOT CORRECTED#30- MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED CESSERTS FOR SALE.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,STAEM TABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND LID ON CHEST FREEZER AND SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN LOWER LEVEL.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER FLOOR MAT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS & WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN HANDLE ON LID OF PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES , STEAM TABLE IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER AND SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,MICROWAVE,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TRIM ENTERING INTO DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP COOLER ALONG WINDOW.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND PREP COOLER ALONG WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN LOWER LEVEL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES OF SERVICE AREA AND DOOR LEADING TO KITHCEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTIAN
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOODS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF HOODS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434777 NOT CORRECTED #38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ON FIRST FLOOR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. #33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION #35 MUST CLEAN EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES OF SERVICE AREA AND DOOR LEADING TO KITHCEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTIAN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN PATRON WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING ALL AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID WITH DRIED GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE PREP TABLE AND BBQ SMOKER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE BIG FAN ON THE WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR. (DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LARGE WHITE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. FOOD DEBRIS ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF WHITE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BROILER/OVEN, INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
  10. Canvass

    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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LARGER SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK.
    • 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. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND ENTRANCE TO REAR DISH. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE LEG ON COOKS LINE MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
    • 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. MISSING WALL TILE AT COOKS LINE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE. OPEN HOLES/GAPS AROUND CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE PROVIDED.

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