What is Ruby's Fast Food's health inspection score?

Ruby's Fast Food has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ruby's Fast Food last inspected?

Ruby's Fast Food was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ruby's Fast Food have?

Ruby's Fast Food has 29 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ruby's Fast Food safe to eat at?

Ruby's Fast Food has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ruby's Fast Food serve?

Ruby's Fast Food serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ruby's Fast Food

Name: Ruby's Fast Food
Address: 4551-4553 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 84

4551-4553 N PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #995 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 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

4551-4553 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

2 inspections

9 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR BY CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR BY CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2598187 DATED ON07/29/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10- OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BAR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SO THAT IT IS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BAR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SO THAT IT IS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BLINKING LIGHT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BAR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SO THAT IT IS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATIO ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS FRIED FISH, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLD UNIT, SUCH AS 94.5F AND 105.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $54. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITESM AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL: OCTOPUS AT 46.5F, GROUND PORK AT 46.9F, AND SQUID AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PORK FROZEN IN SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT CONNECTED TO PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKING YELLOW, SOILED LIQUID ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDES OF FRYER CABINET AND FLAT TOP GRILL AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOTH. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BLINKING LIGHT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE ON DRYING RACKS INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN, LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PEROSN IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATIONA AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PSERON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 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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