Ricano's Restaurant
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Ricano's Restaurant, located at 230 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on May 1, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to physical facilities, wiping cloths, and non-food contact surfaces. Across 21 inspections, Ricano's Restaurant has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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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
May 1, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Mar 15, 2018
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 14, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Apr 13, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 9, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 2, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 28, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 28, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 18, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
May 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — May 1, 2025 Inspection
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
55
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE WOODEN PREP TABLE, MIXER, TOASTER, BLENDER AND FOOD PROCESSOR LOCATED ON THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. MUST INSTALL.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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