Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine

7534-7536 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED INCORRECTLY FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Sep 16, 2024

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rica Arepa — Rica Venezuelan Cuisine 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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