Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's stretching back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER DUMP SINK LOCATED IN THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling ready-to-eat foods (deli meat, bread, cheese...) with his bare hands to assemble breakfast sandwiches. Instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, Priority violation 7-38-010.
9
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: High temp conveyor type dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, final rinse temp at 152f, instructed to provide proper final rinse temperature at dish surface. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged, not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal.
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Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COLD WATER PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COLD WATER PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TOITLT ROOMS HAND SINKS FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS NOT CLEAN AT BAR SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
10
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies25 (gnats) in north side bar(Red bar), and 10 fruit flies(gnats) in south bar (Blue bar). citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler gaskets in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter shelving in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in coolers lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under front counter area, and under 3 compartment sink in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LID COVERS FOR ALL OF THE ICE BOX BINS LOCATED AT BOTH BARS (NORTH AND SOUTH BAR).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAINS LINES CLOSEST CLOSE THE DUMP SINK TO DRAIN INTO THE DUMP SINK OR OTHER DRAIN AT THE MAIN LARGE BAR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's.
Has Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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