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Dos Ricco's

6445 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dos Ricco's stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 12, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE...CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC.. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE 148.6*F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, LIST OF PROVIDERS GIVEN AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER OVER REAR COOKING HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO NO HANDLE FOR THE RICE COOKER LID,(MISSING) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE., AND BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS I WALK IN COOLER, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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78
Jun 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THEM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
74
Apr 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT/RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Sep 7, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Ricco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Ricco's on file is from Jan 12, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dos Ricco's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dos Ricco's.

Has Dos Ricco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dos Ricco's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dos Ricco'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.

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