What is I-57 Ribhouse's health inspection score?

I-57 Ribhouse has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was I-57 Ribhouse last inspected?

I-57 Ribhouse was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does I-57 Ribhouse have?

I-57 Ribhouse has 43 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is I-57 Ribhouse safe to eat at?

I-57 Ribhouse has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

I-57 Ribhouse

Name: I-57 Ribhouse
Address: 1524 W 115TH ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 79

1524 W 115TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #101 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1524 W 115TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Nov

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Complaint2 Canvass

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SERVICE FOR FASTER DRAINING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING BACKUP OF WASTE WATER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOZZLE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN ADDITION TO SPRAYER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OVSERVED THE VENTILATION VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL LEGS OF SMOKER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER MAIN SMOKER UNIT IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDE AND LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING TABLE AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DRAINS AT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOAMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WOOD PILE AND GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR/HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDE AND LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING TABLE AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DRAINS AT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOAMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WOOD PILE AND GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR/HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med12 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(RIBS 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON SMALLER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE SMOKE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUCT EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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