ROBINSON'S #1 RIB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc) are being prepped and cooked. Must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found the following coolers with damaged gaskets: 2 door prep cooler in front prep area; 2 door cooler in rear prep area; 2 door cooler in basement storage. All coolers have either duct tape or clear tape on them. Must remove tape from all coolers, and must repair all gaskets. Must maintain same. Found several cutting boards in front prep area heavily soiled and stained, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace these cutting boards. Must maintain same. Found excessive rust on shelves in the 1 door coca cola cooler in rear. Must remove rust or paint shelves. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize all fryers. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling fan cover in prep area. Must remove dust and detail clean. Must maintain same.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found excessive grease build up and food debris on floors and baseboard tile next to and under fryers. Must remove grease and debris, detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found large hole in ceiling in rear corner of back prep area, above hot water heater. Must repair or cover hole to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Found excessive grease build up on wall next to fryers in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive dust and grease build up on hood on cooking line. Must remove dust and grease, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dry storage items stored directly under sewage waste pipe in basement storage area. Must completely encase waste pipe, or move items from underneath. Must maintain same. Observed hose draining into bucket from walk in cooler in basement storage area. Must properly route hose to floor drain. Must maintain same.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dry storage items stored directly under sewage waste pipe in basement storage area. Must completely encase waste pipe, or move items from underneath. Must maintain same. Observed hose draining into bucket from walk in cooler in basement storage area. Must properly route hose to floor drain. Must maintain same.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.