Closed

City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2026-04-28. Its inspection history is kept below in full — the record does not stop being true because the business shut. The city publishes no reason for a closure, and none is inferred here. A licence can be reinstated; if this one is inspected and graded again, the notice clears on the next rebuild.

As of 2025-09-08, I - 94 Ribs & Grill passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

I - 94 Ribs & Grill

PASS

325 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Back of the Yards · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-09-08

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Violations at most recent inspection

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

core violation

3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS (FLOUR) STORE ON PREP TABLE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO STORAGE SPACE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

core violation

4-102.11 OBSERVED SEAONED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE ONLY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AS REQUIRED.

core violation

Mold / slime

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SPORES AS WELL AS RUST THROUGHOUT INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR UNIT AS WELL AS SHELVING RACKS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.

core violation

6-501.18 OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.

core violation

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS (BARBER CHAIRS, CLOTHING ARTICLES, BIKES, ETC, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITMES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.MUST MIANTAIN PREMISE.

core violation

6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

6-501.12 NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND POOLING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

core violation

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS INCREASE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

core violation

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20252 inspections

2025-09-08PASSRe-inspection

2025-08-28FAILRoutine inspection

20242 inspections

2024-08-15PASSRe-inspection

2024-07-29FAILRoutine inspection

20231 inspection

2023-06-12PASSRe-inspection

I - 94 Ribs & Grill health inspection FAQ

Has I - 94 Ribs & Grill passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

I - 94 Ribs & Grill passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-09-08. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did I - 94 Ribs & Grill have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 12 violations at I - 94 Ribs & Grill's most recent inspection on 2025-09-08. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was I - 94 Ribs & Grill last inspected by the City of Chicago?

I - 94 Ribs & Grill was last inspected on 2025-09-08. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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