Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion dates to Jun 5, 2019.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFIRGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. 7-38-012. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA/CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK.
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Aug 7, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN TOILET HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND STAINS--MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE FOOD LINE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER DAMAGED/HOLE ABOVE COOLINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP SAUCE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Apr 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING BURRITOS, READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WASHROOM WALL (SOUTH WALL) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN LARGE DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE NOT LABELED. ALSO FOUND GLASS SPICE CONTAINERS HODLING DIFFERENT SPICES NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN CLOSET. FOUND ABOVE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GRIME ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM HAND SINK SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.FOUND ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER AT THIS TIME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF AT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN PROPER LOGS (PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HIRE DATE DOCUMENTS). MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 21, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: AREAS OF BASEMENT ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 18, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BARRIER OR SEPARATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AREAS AND PREP AREA.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDES THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: AREAS OF BASEMENT ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion on file is from Jun 5, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion.
Has Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dos Ricco's Mexican Fusion means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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