RUBI'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 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.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.