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Mississippi Ricks

3511 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2014
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mississippi Ricks, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Mississippi Ricks's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 18, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mississippi Ricks is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND FREEZER WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.
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86
Jan 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND FREEZER WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.
35
86
Feb 28, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE CONTRACT AND OR LOGBOOK FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NAME MUST BE ON GARBAGE CONTAINER, GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND BAR B QUE PITS. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. COVING MUST BE ATTACHED WHERE IT IS COMING OFF WALL.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER AND OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mississippi Ricks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mississippi Ricks on file is from Mar 18, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mississippi Ricks?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mississippi Ricks.

Has Mississippi Ricks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mississippi Ricks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mississippi Ricks 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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