Pikoriko

3625 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Pikoriko is from Jul 30, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE GRADE. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had exposed brick, wallboard, by storage shelving in bsmt storage shelving, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pikoriko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pikoriko on file is from Jul 30, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pikoriko?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pikoriko.

Has Pikoriko's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pikoriko have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pikoriko means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.